You Can Be an Activist : How to Use Your Strengths and Passions to Make a Difference by Charlene Rocha and Mary Beth Leatherdale

Everything you need to know about making the world better from a real-life youth activist.

Here’s the definitive handbook for young activists who want to make a difference but don’t know where to begin. It covers everything from choosing a cause and doing the research, to deciding on a goal, and then making a plan to get it done. All the steps are explained in an encouraging, friendly tone by a peer who’s been there. Along the way, practical tips are shared, and essential topics such as intersectionality, privilege and allyship are explored.

An insider’s look at the growing world of youth activism, this guide will inform and inspire budding activists – and open their eyes to what’s possible!