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Take action! : a guide to active citizenship / Marc Kielburger, Craig Kielburger.

Summary:

This colourful, inspiring guide to taking action in the community was written by brothers; Marc is co-founder of Leaders Today and Craig is founder of Kids Can Free the Children. Inspired by youth who have changed their communities, the book has a step-by-step guide to how to get involved, how-tos such as how to write a petition and how to raise public awareness and support, suggestions on where to get involved, and specific information about tacking social issues such as poverty and human rights.

"Great for starting a student activist group. Lots of great ways to become active in your community." – November 2010 Exemplary Literacy Materials Online Reviews.

"Love the format! Easy to read, well organized, great sample examples." – July 2009 Exemplary Literacy Materials Online Reviews.

Record details

ISBN: 0771580312 :
Physical Description: viii, 136 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Publisher: Toronto : Gagelearning, 2002.

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:

Seven steps to social involvement -- How to use the telephone -- How to set up a group -- How to hold a meeting -- Writing letters -- Public speaking -- How to do a survey -- How to write a petition -- How to raise public awareness and support -- How to raise funds -- At home -- At school -- In your community -- Working with government -- Human rights -- Children's rights are human rights -- Environment -- Hunger -- Poverty -- HIV/AIDS -- Peace

Target Audience Note:

Reading level: Functional (Gr 4-7).