These young people
are already changing the world!
YOUNG ENOUGH TO CHANGE THE WORLD Stories of Kids and Teens Who Turned Their Dreams into Action by Michael Connolly and Brie Goolbis ISBN: 978-1-935826-38-5 Paper, $17.95, 5 ½ x 8 ½ Social Issues / Education / Teens & Children Release date: June 2015 The 15 stories of young people from around the world described in Young Enough to Change the World are proof that kids and teens today want to make a difference! Each of them has already made a significant contribution to the lives of others. And, most of their projects are still going strong. These young people began with a dream that grew and gained momentum and support in spite of a small beginning. The key to their success has been their heartfelt passion and determination. These boys and girls, young men and women, possess the qualities of heroes and heroines—empathy, self-sacrifice, service, persistence, perseverance and commitment. Moreover, they are not content to battle singlehandedly the misfortune and sorrow they see around them. They want to enroll an army of courageous others, as determined as they are, to join them in the work of addressing human suffering and inequality. They want many more, the young as well as the old, to help bring about a healthier, more peaceful, more just, world for all of us. Their commitments and results will inspire readers everywhere, and encourage us all in knowing that the future of humanity is in busy, dedicated hands. “These are not our future leaders, they are our leaders. A must read for those involved in mentoring students to create and sustain community service projects.” --Bill Oldread, Assistant Director, EARCOS, East Asia Regional Council of Schools “The ‘can-do’ attitude of these avant-garde innovators will renew our faith in young people who show us firsthand how to make this world a better place.” --Jim Grant, author; Grit Consultant and founder of Staff Development for Educators. A book for young people and their parents, teachers, friends, and mentors. A must for bookstores and every public library. Available at Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble Bookstores |
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