Change the World

Do you want to make a difference? You can! All it takes is desire and a little creativity. Check out these books and web sites for ideas on how you can help yourself, your community and your world.

Books

America the principled by Rosbeth Kanter.
~New York Times" bestselling author Moss Kanter provides powerful, practical ways for America to lead the world in innovation, expand opportunity for all its people, and be respected in the rest of the world, in this call to arms to bring back the American Dream.

It's our world, too! by Phillip Hoose.
~Both a history and a handbook, this highly inspirational and engaging book will help jump-start readers who yearn to take a stand against injustice or otherwise long to make a difference.

Stir it up by Rinku Sen.
~With the information, tools, and suggestions outlined in this book your organization can use your "good idea" to change the world.

Find other books in the library catalog under community develoment, social action and volunteerism.


Web sites


The FreeChild Project -works to advocate, inform, and celebrate social change led by and with young people around the world, particularly those who have been historically denied the right to participate.

Teen Ink - devoted to helping teens share their own voices, while developing reading, writing, creative and critical-thinking skills.

Youth Noise - a social networking site for people under the age of 27 who like to connect based on deeper interests than Paris Hilton's wardrobe and want to get engaged within a cause. Find a cause, search for friends, and get involved. Want to free Tibet? Passionate about human rights?


Youth Service America - a resource center that partners with thousands of organizations that are committed to increasing volunteer opportunities for young people.