by Frances A. Karnes
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Recounts the experiences of twenty girls and young women who have led the way in such community action as feeding the hungry, recycling, saving the bluebirds, and promoting literacy.
Gr 5 Up-Here are 20 examples of leadership, written by females who took action in their schools and communities to solve a particular problem or initiate social change. One girl started a lending library in order to share her love of reading with the members of her local scout troop. Another child started collecting food for the homeless and now at age eight is running her own eponynomous foundation. And still others have organized recycling projects and food drives and instituted programs about endangered species and for the handicapped and latchkey children. What each child or young woman has in common is a passion about a particular subject and a lack of inhibition about her ability to make things better in the world around her. Most importantly, all have proven to themselves that they can make a difference. Each story is followed by a ``What You Can Do'' section, questions meant to provoke thought, and a list of resources to contact for more information about a particular cause. The last section discusses what leadership is, and gives step-by-step guidelines for becoming a leader, quotes from notable women, and an extensive bibliography broken down by age group. Not everyone here succeeded in her goals, but all have learned important lessons from their endeavors. These wise and honest young voices will inspire both boys and girls, as well as adults. A valuable tool to spark discussion in social studies and civics classes.-Patricia A. Sarles, Brooklyn Public Library, NY
Copyright 1993 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
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Recounts the experiences of twenty girls and young women who have led the way in such community action as feeding the hungry, recycling, saving the bluebirds, and promoting literacy.
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- Connecting Children with Children, Past and Present: Motivating Students for Inquiry and Action by Eula T. Fresch on page 125, and Back Matter
- How Jane Won: 55 Successful Women Share How They Grew from Ordinary Girls to Extraordinary Women by Sylvia Rimm on page 227
- The Girls' Guide to Life: How to Take Charge of the Issues That Affect You by Catherine Dee on page 101
- Extraordinary Girls by Maya Ajmera in Back Matter
- What Do You Stand For? For Teens: A Guide To Building Character by Barbara A. Lewis on page 159
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