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Do Something!: A Handbook for Young Activists [Spiral-bound]

Nancy Lublin , Vanessa Martir , Julia Steers
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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October 24, 2010 9 and up 790L (What's this?)
Kids want to do it. Parents want their kids to do it. Schools often require kids to do it. So do it: Do something and change the world.  And here’s how, in a fist-in-the-air book for every young activist.

DoSomething.org knows exactly how to reach kids. The largest Internet-based teen service organization, it supports 750,000 projects, receiving 15 million visitors a month, and, for the first time ever, broadcasting a Do Something Awards show on VH1.

Do Something!
takes aim at the next generation of do-gooders. Written in a lively, in-your-face style, designed to be edgy and hip, it’s the kind of interactive, educational book every parent will feel good about giving because it shows kids how to get involved, in language they understand.

It’s an idea-to-execution guide. Quizzes help readers pinpoint their “thing”—a cause that fires them up. Then come the tools that show how to get something done, whether it’s making a poster, raising money, sending around a petition, or enlisting friends.

There are 33 action plans, touching on areas such as the environment, human rights, poverty, animal welfare, education, disaster relief—plus worksheets, facts, and outlines to help socially conscious kids create their own projects, and, for inspiration, profiles of DoSomething.org grant winners. Additionally, DoSomething.org is setting up a separate website for this book’s readers.

About DoSomething.org: DoSomething.org is one of the largest organizations in the US 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.


 

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"All the inspiration young activists need to create change in their communities--and everything they need to make that happen."
--Judy Vredenburge, President & CEO, Girls Incorporated
 


About the Author

Nancy Lublin is the CEO and Chief Old Person of DoSomething.org. She is also the founder of Dress for Success, 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 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.

Product Details

  • Age Range: 9 and up
  • Spiral-bound: 280 pages
  • Publisher: Workman Publishing Company; 1 Spi edition (October 24, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0761157476
  • ISBN-13: 978-0761157472
  • Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 6.6 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #738,911 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Changing the world doesn't have to be scary October 25, 2010
Format:Spiral-bound
When I was younger I did volunteering here and there b/c I knew I wanted to help my community- but I never started my own major projects even though there were (and still are) issues I was definitely super passionate about. Mostly because making a major change on my own just seemed too big to do without an adult or already established org/volunteer opportunity.

This book is cool b/c it breaks all that stuff down step by step, so that no matter your age you can make a difference in a real way in your OWN way. Definitely giving to my little sister as one of her Christmas presents so that she can use it to be a leader in a way I wasn't able to!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you Do Something! October 25, 2010
By Wendy
Format:Spiral-bound
I have an 9 year old and an 11 year old. I have always tried to make community service a part of their lives, bringing them along for church outings to soup kitchens, my trips to senior homes, and even working in our community garden. Unfortunately, it was beginning to become more of a chore than something that they wanted to take part in. But ever since I bought them this book, they realize that they can come up with their own volunteer projects that interest them, and they are really taking on the initiative themselves. I am so impressed with how this book has opened their eyes and helped walk them through the steps. Yesterday my daughter asked me if I would go with her to volunteer at the local animal shelter. It brought tears to my eyes. Thank you Do Something!
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4.0 out of 5 stars An inspiration! March 5, 2013
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
A great inspiration for developing young people's leadership skills. It opened doors for our grandchildren. A positive learning tool. Thank you
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