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• Philanthroparties!

  a Party-planning Guide for Kids Who Want to Give Back

  Cerone, Lulu,

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  Do you like parties? Are you a socially conscious young adult? If you said "yes," this colorful DIY party planning guide is for you! Learn how to bring social activism into your daily life while having fun with friends and family!

• Hope and Other Superpowers

  a Life Affirming, Love-defending, Butt-kicking, World-saving Manifesto

  Pavlovitz, John,

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  Rousing and inspirational, pastor and blogger Pavlovitz's guide uses lessons from our favorite superheroes to demonstrate how communities can come together to live more heroically and meaningfully while saving the world.

• Channel Kindness

  Stories of Kindness and Community

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  Be kind and do good to one another is the core message of this hope-filled book from Lady Gaga and reporters at the Born This Way Foundation.

• Dare to Matter

  Your Path to Making a Difference Now

  Kassalow, Jordan • Krause, Jennifer

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  VisionSpring founder Kassalow shares his inspiring story and outlines a realistic plan to help readers make a difference right now while keeping their financial means, timeline and resources in mind.

• Teen Activists

  Youth Changing the World

  Sheen, Barbara,

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  Anyone can be an activist, no matter their race, economic status, gender or age.

• Simple Giving

  Easy Ways to Give Every Day

  Iacovelli, Jennifer

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  Based on the idea that you don't need a lot of time or money to give, Iacovelli delivers more than 40 practical and simple ways to incorporate giving into our daily routines.

• How to Be a (young) Antiracist

  Kendi, Ibram X.,

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  This adaptation for young readers serves as a guide for teens seeking a way forward in acknowledging, identifying, and dismantling racism and injustice.

• A Path Appears

  Transforming Lives, Creating Opportunity

  Kristof, Nicholas D., 1959-

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  Part narrative, part guidebook, this husband-and-wife team offers clear, results-oriented advice on how best each of us can give back to our communities — whether close to home or in the larger world.

• Be a Changemaker

  How to Start Something That Matters

  Thompson, Laurie Ann,

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  A must-read for young people who want to create positive change in their communities and around the world. Thompson offers in-depth and encouraging advice, plus practical tips and guidance for young activists.

• No One Is Too Small to Make a Difference

  Thunberg, Greta, 2003-

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  The speeches of young climate activist Greta Thunberg, including her historic address to the United Nations.

• Zero Waste

  Simple Life Hacks to Drastically Reduce Your Trash

  Su, Shia,

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  Implement small changes at your own pace, and restructure your life to one of sustainable living for your community, your health and the earth that sustains you.

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