Make your mark, make a difference a kid's guide to standing up for people, animals, and the planet

"Discover the path to becoming a champion of change! From climate challenges to the Black Lives Matter movement to protecting the smallest of endangered species, this book leads you through an overview of issues, essential human rights background, and stories of how other young activists tackle...

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Main Author: Galat, Joan Marie, 1963- (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: Portland, Oregon : New York : Beyond Words ; Aladdin, 2024.
Edition: Beyond Words/Aladdin edition.
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Summary: "Discover the path to becoming a champion of change! From climate challenges to the Black Lives Matter movement to protecting the smallest of endangered species, this book leads you through an overview of issues, essential human rights background, and stories of how other young activists tackle local, national, and international problems. Before you know it, advocate and crusader will be words others use to describe you while you continue to discover a multitude of ways to build change out in the world, and see how every contribution really does matter."--
Physical Description: x, 342 pages ; 22 cm
Audience: Ages 10 and up
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (pages 319-339).
ISBN: 9781582708447
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9781582708454
1582708452
Author Notes: Joan Marie Galat is an internationally award-winning author of more than twenty-five books, including The Story of Malala Yousafzai: A Biography Book for New Readers , Dark Matters: Nature's Reaction to Light Pollution , and Too Much Trash: How Litter Is Hurting Animals . She is known for presenting complex information to young readers in approachable and engaging ways. A professional speechwriter, former radio host, and frequent presenter, Joan has traveled across Canada and from Australia to South Korea to deliver literacy-building presentations based on her books. She lives near Edmonton, in Canada. Learn more at JoanGalat.com.