Be a Changemaker: How to Start Something That Matters

This book provides 18 chapters that profile how young people became change makers and made a difference. There are dozens of very practical strategies in this book that will be useful to individuals of any age whether you want to make positive change happen or not. What follows are two examples.In the chapter titled Pairing Up for Perfect Partnerships, the mind mapping approach is described. It is a way to "organize your brainstorming and associate related ideas together." This technique is a powerful way to engage your creativity and then organize the ideas you have come up with in a way that increases the likelihood that you will move forward effectively. Another chapter deals with how to identify the difference you want to make. The exercise that you are taken through begins with identifying your passion, then your skills and ends with what needs to be done. Very logical, very helpful. Other topics that are covered are how to build your dream team, how to sell, how to work with the media and many more.This valuable book ends with a resource section that provides website information for most of the chapters, additional resources by and for youth, and general business tips. Although the book tells stories about the success of young people, you do not have to be a young person to benefit from it since it touches on multiple topics about organizing an effort of personal interest, no matter what your age.

I gave it five stars because it arrived in perfect condition, but the book itself was mediocre and not my style.

Full disclosure: I bought this book because my friend wrote it. I started reading it because she wrote it.I kept reading it because it was so good.Now I am really impressed with my friend, because it turns out she wrote an awesome book. It's useful and inspirational. I bought three more copies to give to organizations that work with tweens and teens. It's a great thing to have on your shelf when a kid comes to you wanting to know how to make a difference.The world is a better place with this book in it.

This was a very helpful book as a step-by-step assistance to those young people who want to start a business or a charitable endeavor. Thompson provides good links and hints that would help young people think through what they need to do.

This book has helped me as a social worker in progress. Will utilize all the tips I've read thus far in the book.

I chose this rating because it really opened my eyes to possibilities that I can make happen. I like that you involved some children and what they did to become a change maker. I would recommend this book for people who are stating clubs for things that matter. Anyone who, would take the time to read this.

Ms. Thompson has written a book that will change countless lives. As teens become more tech and world savvy they are also becoming increasingly empowered. This books guides them in how to create a service organization in a clear step by step manner. Easy to read and full of helpful how to information for the discerning teen, or any adult looking to make a difference.

It’s low budget made book with nothing visual that would keep the kid interested.Small font on grayish paper with absolutely no illustrations and the writing style of a business meeting agenda..With all the stories in the book it could have been done beautifully if pictures of the issues or kids involved in their actions in their (often) impoverished country would be included. Different sized font for new story introduction etc..Good idea, badly done.

Wasted my money on this as I thought it would be suitable for adults bit definitely aimed at a younger audience. Sent it to a friend's daughter though, and she seems to be enjoying it.

Quite interesting

Being a changemaker working on various social issues with teenagers myself, I can totally vouch for the content of this book. It's a amazing book for anyone who wants to be a changemaker or anyone deals with young people whether they are parents or educators.The world is constantly changing. Problems are escalating and we need young people to be problem solvers and critical thinkers. And this books helps young people walk on that journey easily.