You Can Be an Activist - Rocha, Charlene; Leatherdale, Mary Beth
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"Here's the definitive guide to getting started in activism for every kid who's eager to make a difference. In a world where so many causes need time and attention, it can be hard to know where to start - enter Gen Z activist Charlene Rocha, who started out at #FridaysforFuture climate strikes and since then has made a place for herself at rallies and workshops for all kinds of causes. With co-author Mary Beth Leatherdale, an award-winning, bestselling author, Charlene demystifies activism for budding social justice advocates. This important and timely handbook takes a friendly and fun…mehr

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"Here's the definitive guide to getting started in activism for every kid who's eager to make a difference. In a world where so many causes need time and attention, it can be hard to know where to start - enter Gen Z activist Charlene Rocha, who started out at #FridaysforFuture climate strikes and since then has made a place for herself at rallies and workshops for all kinds of causes. With co-author Mary Beth Leatherdale, an award-winning, bestselling author, Charlene demystifies activism for budding social justice advocates. This important and timely handbook takes a friendly and fun approach, encouraging readers to bring their own passions and interests to their activism. Information is presented in chunks and sidebars, with engaging quizzes, prompts, tips, interviews, and more. From choosing a cause, researching and connecting with others to organizing fundraisers and attending protests, all stages of working for change are explained, in a supportive tone, by a peer who s been there. Along the way, readers will benefit from practical tips for everything from sending emails to leading a team, and will learn about essential topics such as intersectionality, privilege, allyship and much more. A must-have guide for kids who are passionate about improving the world around them"--
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Charlene Rocha is an activist and software engineering student at the University of Waterloo. She combines her passions for computer science and activism by creating coding projects for a more sustainable future. Active in campaigns for a number of causes, Charlene has spoken at a TEDx event and was featured in the docuseries CitizenKid: Earth Comes First. Mary Beth Leatherdale is an award-winning author and editor of books for children and youth. Her books have received many starred reviews and have won or been shortlisted for awards including the Norma Fleck Award, the YALSA Excellence in Non-Fiction for Young Adults Award, the SCBWI Golden Kite Award and the Silver Birch Award, among others. Mary Beth lives in Toronto with her husband and her dog, Champ. Drew Shannon is a graduate of Sheridan College's illustration program. His clients include the Globe and Mail, the Washington Post, Reader's Digest, NPR, UNICEF and more. He is also the illustrator of several books for young readers. Born in London, Ontario, he now lives in Toronto. See more of his work at drewshannon.ca.