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Be the change : the future is in your hands / by Eunice Moyle and Sabrina Moyle ; photos by Alex Bronstad and Blake Bronstad.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextCopyright date: ©2018Description: 110 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781633225077
  • 1633225070
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Contents:
BE THE CHANGE: What does it mean? -- Good vibes only -- Why should I be the change? -- How can I be the change? -- MAKE THE CHANGE: What is creativity? -- Creative ways to make change -- FROM INSPIRATION TO INSPIRED ACTION: How can I take action? -- The body politic -- Vote with your vote! -- Vote with your wallet! -- Politics, Schmolitics! -- 10 ways to organizing for civic and community action -- How to handle conflict -- Be the change on social media -- Living room conversation guide -- Change makers -- Take the long view -- Additional ways to be the change -- CRAFT PROJECTS: Tools and materials -- You for President campaign poster -- Word on the Street bumper stickers -- Words to Live By inspirational journal -- Teamwork Makes the Dream Work team T-shirt -- Knowledge is Power PSA poster -- Many Thanks! doodled Thank You note -- Easy as Pie! donation jar -- Vote Yes / Vote No postcard to your representative -- The Future is in Your Hands iron-on T-shirt -- Cause for Celebration event invitation -- Wild Feminist stenciled tote bag -- Love Wins buttons -- Stay Woke coffee mug -- Sweet Charity lemonade stand -- Stay Bright! vinyl light switch plate -- Loud and Proud protest poster -- Templates and tear-outs.
Summary: Be the Change! gives you the tools and encouragement needed to be the change you wish to see in the world. From the popular founders of Hello!Lucky stationery, this guidebook offers instruction and guidance to spark creativity and inspire action in your local communities. First learn how to get inspired and how to inspire others, as well as the importance of embracing diverse perspectives and how to handle conflict diplomatically. Then discover how to channel your inspiration into creative outlets, such as organizing community events or meetings, using social media to affect change, and contacting your government representatives. Also get some great tips for generating creative ideas, running for office at school or getting involved with local government, and what to bring to protests. Once you learn about what it takes to effectively "be the change," follow along with the simple step-by-step projects to promote your ideas and events, from protest posters and fundraising jars to iron-on tees and stenciled tote bags. With a little creativity and a positive outlook, you too can inspire change in the world! Includes 16+ DIY projects and templates as well as tear-out postcards and stationery designs as a fun bonus!
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Children's NonFiction 303.4 M938 Available 33111008880227
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 303.4 M938 Available 33111009177474
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

"an inspirational coach...Kids will close this book energized and empowered..." --Kirkus Reviews

"...a crafty addition to collections about advocacy for the tween set." --School Library Journal

"...overflows with ideas for budding activists and, more important, makes them think..." --Booklist



Be the change you wish to see in the world! From the popular founders of Hello!Lucky stationary, Be the Change inspires and guides you to promote positive change within your community--with information and practical advice on how to take action, 16+ DIY projects and templates, and tear-out postcards and stationery designs.



First learn how to get inspired and how to inspire others , as well as the importance of embracing diverse perspectives and how to handle conflict diplomatically . Then discover how to channel your inspiration into creative outlets , such as organizing community events or meetings, using social media to affect change, and contacting your government representatives. Also get some great tips for generating creative ideas, running for office at school or getting involved with local government, and what to bring to protests. Quotes from famous leaders and thinkers provide inspiration throughout.



Once you learn about what it takes to effectively "be the change," promote your ideas and events with style by creating the simple step-by-step projects , including: "You for President" campaign poster "Word on the Street" bumper stickers "Teamwork Makes the Dream Work" team t-shirt "Wild Feminist" stenciled tote bag "Easy as Pie!" donation jar "Sweet Charity" lemonade stand With a little creativity and a positive outlook, you too can inspire change in the world!



Your purchase helps support the WE Schools program to empower young people with the tools to change their communities--and the world.

"16+ creative projects for civic and community action"--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references.

BE THE CHANGE: What does it mean? -- Good vibes only -- Why should I be the change? -- How can I be the change? -- MAKE THE CHANGE: What is creativity? -- Creative ways to make change -- FROM INSPIRATION TO INSPIRED ACTION: How can I take action? -- The body politic -- Vote with your vote! -- Vote with your wallet! -- Politics, Schmolitics! -- 10 ways to organizing for civic and community action -- How to handle conflict -- Be the change on social media -- Living room conversation guide -- Change makers -- Take the long view -- Additional ways to be the change -- CRAFT PROJECTS: Tools and materials -- You for President campaign poster -- Word on the Street bumper stickers -- Words to Live By inspirational journal -- Teamwork Makes the Dream Work team T-shirt -- Knowledge is Power PSA poster -- Many Thanks! doodled Thank You note -- Easy as Pie! donation jar -- Vote Yes / Vote No postcard to your representative -- The Future is in Your Hands iron-on T-shirt -- Cause for Celebration event invitation -- Wild Feminist stenciled tote bag -- Love Wins buttons -- Stay Woke coffee mug -- Sweet Charity lemonade stand -- Stay Bright! vinyl light switch plate -- Loud and Proud protest poster -- Templates and tear-outs.

Be the Change! gives you the tools and encouragement needed to be the change you wish to see in the world. From the popular founders of Hello!Lucky stationery, this guidebook offers instruction and guidance to spark creativity and inspire action in your local communities. First learn how to get inspired and how to inspire others, as well as the importance of embracing diverse perspectives and how to handle conflict diplomatically. Then discover how to channel your inspiration into creative outlets, such as organizing community events or meetings, using social media to affect change, and contacting your government representatives. Also get some great tips for generating creative ideas, running for office at school or getting involved with local government, and what to bring to protests. Once you learn about what it takes to effectively "be the change," follow along with the simple step-by-step projects to promote your ideas and events, from protest posters and fundraising jars to iron-on tees and stenciled tote bags. With a little creativity and a positive outlook, you too can inspire change in the world! Includes 16+ DIY projects and templates as well as tear-out postcards and stationery designs as a fun bonus!

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