The Young Activist's Guide to Building a Green Movement and Changing the World

by Sharon J. Smith

If you want to make a significant and sustainable impact on the health of our planet, this powerful and practical guide can help. Author and activist Sharon J. Smith shares proven strategies and lessons learned from the winners of Earth Island Institute’s Brower Youth Awards—America’s top honor for young green leaders. Here are all the tools you need—from planning a campaign and recruiting supporters to raising money and attracting media attention—to turn your ideas into actions and make changes that matter. All author proceeds from the sale of this book go to Earth Island Institute’s Brower Youth Awards to support the next generation of young activists.From the Trade Paperback edition.

Genres: Environment, Nonfiction

224 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2011

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[Florence]

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[Roots & Shoots]

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This month's Bookshelf selection features Sharon J. Smith's book, The Young Activist's Guide to Building a Green Movement + Changing the World. Written with motivated youth in mind Smith's book advises young people on how to plan a campaign, recruit supporters, lobby politicians, and more.

The Young Activist's Guide to Building a Green Movement + Changing the World by Sharon J. Smith, published this February, is the go to handbook for you people interested in conservation who want to make a difference. Smith provides a step-by-step guide for young activists that covers everything from identifying your passion to getting media attention, influencing politicians and even running for office.

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[Liza Sockwell]

Great start for any young person looking to make a difference in the world when it comes to protecting our planet.