Do Something! A HANDBOOK FOR YOUNG ACTIVISTS by Nancy Lublin with Vanessa Martir and Julia Steers

Download release From DoSomething.org,the largest organization for teens and social change,comes an inspirational, interactive guide for kids who want to change the world Do Something!A HANDBOOK FOR YOUNG ACTIVISTS by Nancy Lublin with Vanessa Martir and Julia Steers “This book gives kids all the tools they need to change the world!”—THE JONAS BROTHERS(Change for the Children Foundation) Old enough to have an opinion about serious world issues but too young to drive a car or have a job, tweens today are brimming with creative and practical ideas but often have a difficult time making themselves heard.While there are plenty of resources for older teenagers who are interested in community service or social change, similar outlets for tweens looking to turn their ideas into action are surprisingly lacking.Empowering kids to make a difference at an early age is the best way to give them an outlet for their creativity that could lead to a lifetime of social action.Finally,young activists have a resource just for them! From the influential and motivational online teen volunteer organization DoSomething.org comes DO SOMETHING!A HANDBOOK FOR YOUNG ACTIVISTS (Workman; October 2010; $13.95; Paperback Original). For ages 9 and up,this idea-­‐to-­‐execution guide gives kids the tools they need to pinpoint the cause that fires them up and create an Action Plan to address the problem. Just in time for the holiday season, this colorful and dynamic book is the perfect gift for a parent to give their child. Everyone makes New Year’s resolutions, and what better tool for youth to draw inspiration than a guidebook on how they can start making the world a better place right now! Young people rocking change isn’t just possible; it’s happening every day. From fighting childhood obesity to working to defeat cancer to cleaning up America’s beaches, 1.2 million teens this year alone are finding their passion and taking action through DoSomething.org. Written in a lively, in-­‐your-­‐face style with bold, full-­‐color graphics,DO SOMETHING! A HANDBOOK FOR YOUNG ACTIVISTS is an interactive, educational workbook that shows kids how to get involved, in language they understand. Along with quizzes to help readers pinpoint their cause and over 40 fun worksheets and projects to help them do something about it, the book also includes 32 step-­‐by-­‐step Action Plans,touching on areas such as animal welfare, disaster relief, discrimination, education, the environment, human rights, bullying, and more. To provide inspiration, the book also includes profiles of amazing kids who made a difference. DoSomething.org has amazing young activists in all 50 states who are ready and willing to share their stories and talk about this important new book. To learn more about DoSomething.org and this exciting new handbook, visitDoSomething.org/book. About the Authors Nancy Lublin is the CEO and Chief Old Person of DoSomething.org.She is also the founder of Dress for Success, in which she ran for 7 years. She graduated from Brown University, Oxford University, and NYU School of Law. She writes a popular column for Fast Company and teaches not-­‐for-­‐profit management at NYU and the Yale School of Management. Vanessa Martir, formerly a content editor of DoSomething.org, graduated from Columbia University and is pursuing her dream of being a novelist, poet, and writing teacher. Her previous books include Woman's Cry. Julia Steers, formerly a content editor of DoSomething.org, graduated from Georgetown University and is currently social media manager at The Huffington Post. DoSomething.org is one of the largest organizations in the U.S. that helps young people rock causes they care about. A driving force in creating a culture of volunteerism, DoSomething.org is on track to activate two million young people in 2011. By leveraging the Web, television, mobile, and pop culture, DoSomething.org inspires, empowers, and celebrates a generation of doers: teenagers who recognize the need to do something, believe in their ability to get it done, and then take action. Plug in at www.DoSomething.org DO SOMETHING! A HANDBOOK FOR YOUNG ACTIVISTS Publication Date: October 2010 Paperback Original ● ISBN 978-­‐0-­‐7611-­‐5747-­‐2 ● $13.95