Inspired to Action: How Young Changemakers Can Shape Their Communities and the World (Hardcover)
For young readers eager to make a positive impact on the world, Inspired to Action offers the knowledge and tools needed to become successful advocates. With personal stories and advice from 12 young activists, recommendations from seasoned professionals, and helpful resources, this book is for anyone who wants to make the world a better place.
Jean Rawitt is a freelance writer and a consultant for the Department of Volunteer Services at Mount Sinai Hospital (New York). For ten years, she oversaw the hospital's Varsity Volunteer Corps, where she developed and coordinated a program for high-school students to volunteer on hospital inpatient units. Rawitt is the author of Volunteering: Insights and Tips for Teenagers, A Loved One with Dementia: Insights and Tips for Teenagers, and Friendship: Insights and Tips for Teenagers. She lives in New York City.