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Do Something!: A Handbook for Young Activists
Kids want to do it. Parents want their kids to do it. Schools often require kids to do it. So do Do something and change the world. And here’s how, in a fist-in-the-air book for every young activist.
DoSomething.org knows exactly how to reach kids. The largest Internet-based teen service organization, it supports 750,000 projects, receiving 15 million visitors a month, and, for the first time ever, broadcasting a Do Something Awards show on VH1.
Do Something! takes aim at the next generation of do-gooders. Written in a lively, in-your-face style, designed to be edgy and hip, it’s the kind of interactive, educational book every parent will feel good about giving because it shows kids how to get involved, in language they understand.
It’s an idea-to-execution guide. Quizzes help readers pinpoint their “thing”―a cause that fires them up. Then come the tools that show how to get something done, whether it’s making a poster, raising money, sending around a petition, or enlisting friends.
There are 33 action plans, touching on areas such as the environment, human rights, poverty, animal welfare, education, disaster relief―plus worksheets, facts, and outlines to help socially conscious kids create their own projects, and, for inspiration, profiles of DoSomething.org grant winners. Additionally, DoSomething.org is setting up a separate website for this book’s readers.
About DoSomething.org is one of the largest organizations in the US that helps young people rock causes they care about. A driving force in creating a culture of volunteerism, DoSomething.org is on track to activate two million young people in 2011. By leveraging the web, television, mobile, and pop culture, DoSomething.org inspires, empowers and celebrates a generation of teenagers who recognize the need to do something, believe in their ability to get it done, and then take action. Plug in at www.DoSomething.org.
DoSomething.org knows exactly how to reach kids. The largest Internet-based teen service organization, it supports 750,000 projects, receiving 15 million visitors a month, and, for the first time ever, broadcasting a Do Something Awards show on VH1.
Do Something! takes aim at the next generation of do-gooders. Written in a lively, in-your-face style, designed to be edgy and hip, it’s the kind of interactive, educational book every parent will feel good about giving because it shows kids how to get involved, in language they understand.
It’s an idea-to-execution guide. Quizzes help readers pinpoint their “thing”―a cause that fires them up. Then come the tools that show how to get something done, whether it’s making a poster, raising money, sending around a petition, or enlisting friends.
There are 33 action plans, touching on areas such as the environment, human rights, poverty, animal welfare, education, disaster relief―plus worksheets, facts, and outlines to help socially conscious kids create their own projects, and, for inspiration, profiles of DoSomething.org grant winners. Additionally, DoSomething.org is setting up a separate website for this book’s readers.
About DoSomething.org is one of the largest organizations in the US that helps young people rock causes they care about. A driving force in creating a culture of volunteerism, DoSomething.org is on track to activate two million young people in 2011. By leveraging the web, television, mobile, and pop culture, DoSomething.org inspires, empowers and celebrates a generation of teenagers who recognize the need to do something, believe in their ability to get it done, and then take action. Plug in at www.DoSomething.org.
280 pages, Spiral-bound
First published October 24, 2010
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Nancy Lublin
8 books5 followersNancy Lublin has led DoSomething.org, the largest online youth service organization, since 2003. She is the founder of Dress for Success, and has been named to the World Economic Forums 100 Most Influential Young Leaders. She writes a regular column for Fast Company and is a contributor to The Huffington Post."
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February 17, 2014
This handbook is a great tool to get students thinking about how they can help change the world in which we live. We can read about different issues, but what can we DO about them? This handbook encourages young people to think about what causes they feel passionate about, and gives them some ideas for getting started with their activism. I really like that the book includes “The Super-Fast Find-Your-Thing Quiz” at the beginning to help students figure out what causes they are passionate about. Students will realize that they don’t have to get involved with every issue; but if they find one that resonates with them they will be more likely to make a difference and enjoy their work. The book is well organized. After the quiz, the different issues are separated into sections. Every section contains ideas of actions children can take toward bettering their cause. For example, under the category, animal welfare, one idea is to volunteer to walk a shelter dog. The book includes space for the children to write while they plan their actions and journal their thoughts. I think this book would be great for students to reference in the classroom. I could even make an assignment that has the children take the quiz, pick an issue, and come up with one thing they will do to take action for their cause. This might be good to do toward the end of the unit after we have been exploring some of these issues. This book was reviewed on Kirkus Reviews as can be seen by clicking the following link. https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-re...
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March 17, 2022A great practical handbook for educators wanting to support students take action on issues that they care about.
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November 21, 2016By: Kristin Edwards
APA - Lublin, N., Martir, V., & Steers, J. (2010). Do something!: A handbook for young activists. New York: Workman Publishing Company.
Cost$15.00
the type of reference - Handbook
Call Number- 322.4
content/scope - This handbook includes tips on how to become actively involved in vital causes.Do Something! takes aim at the next generation of do-gooders. Written in a lively, in-your-face style, designed to be edgy and hip, it’s the kind of interactive, educational book every parent will feel good about giving because it shows kids how to get involved, in language they understand.
accuracy - DoSomething.org is a reputable site that promotes social activism. DoSomething.org is one of the largest organizations in the US that helps young people rock causes they care about. A driving force in creating a culture of volunteerism, DoSomething.org is on track to activate two million young people in 2011.
presentation - This handbook includes thirty three action plans that young students can take part in.
relation to similar works - There are other books that give students information about how they can make a difference and how to be involved it different types of situations.
diversity - This book is designed for students in higher elementary grade levels. There are quizzes in the book to help the readers pinpoint things, ideas, and situations that they want to learn more about or help with.
the citation of a review of the item - School Library Journal; February 2011, Vol. 57 Issue 2, p95-95, 1p
APA - Lublin, N., Martir, V., & Steers, J. (2010). Do something!: A handbook for young activists. New York: Workman Publishing Company.
Cost$15.00
the type of reference - Handbook
Call Number- 322.4
content/scope - This handbook includes tips on how to become actively involved in vital causes.Do Something! takes aim at the next generation of do-gooders. Written in a lively, in-your-face style, designed to be edgy and hip, it’s the kind of interactive, educational book every parent will feel good about giving because it shows kids how to get involved, in language they understand.
accuracy - DoSomething.org is a reputable site that promotes social activism. DoSomething.org is one of the largest organizations in the US that helps young people rock causes they care about. A driving force in creating a culture of volunteerism, DoSomething.org is on track to activate two million young people in 2011.
presentation - This handbook includes thirty three action plans that young students can take part in.
relation to similar works - There are other books that give students information about how they can make a difference and how to be involved it different types of situations.
diversity - This book is designed for students in higher elementary grade levels. There are quizzes in the book to help the readers pinpoint things, ideas, and situations that they want to learn more about or help with.
the citation of a review of the item - School Library Journal; February 2011, Vol. 57 Issue 2, p95-95, 1p
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April 20, 2012Steers, J., Martir, V., & Lublin, N. (2010). Do something!: a handbook for young activists. Workman Pub. Co.
Citation created by: Deana Chandler
Call Number: 322
Description: This handbook developed by the creators of DoSomething.org encourages readers to become involved in social causes such as animal welfare and helping the disadvantaged.
Content/Scope: This handbook includes tips on how to become actively involved in vital causes. Specific examples of how to get organized, choose a project, and utilize resources are included
Accuracy/Authority: DoSomething.org is a reputable site that promotes social activism.
Arrangement/Presentation: This handbook includes thirty two action plans that that students as young as nine can develop.
Relation to Similar Works: Social Justice: How You Can Make a Difference by Lynn Sanders is a similar book that provides examples small and large activities readers can do to make a difference.
Timeliness/Permanence: The topics, such as cyberbullying, animal welfare, and assisting the disadvantaged, are relevant in today’s society.
Cost: $14.59
Rational for Selection: This book encourages students to develop and participate in authentic tasks that will benefit others. The ideas could be used in the school setting to provide students with relevant, authentic learning opportunities.
Professional Review: Publisher’s Weekly, November 15, 2010.
Citation created by: Deana Chandler
Call Number: 322
Description: This handbook developed by the creators of DoSomething.org encourages readers to become involved in social causes such as animal welfare and helping the disadvantaged.
Content/Scope: This handbook includes tips on how to become actively involved in vital causes. Specific examples of how to get organized, choose a project, and utilize resources are included
Accuracy/Authority: DoSomething.org is a reputable site that promotes social activism.
Arrangement/Presentation: This handbook includes thirty two action plans that that students as young as nine can develop.
Relation to Similar Works: Social Justice: How You Can Make a Difference by Lynn Sanders is a similar book that provides examples small and large activities readers can do to make a difference.
Timeliness/Permanence: The topics, such as cyberbullying, animal welfare, and assisting the disadvantaged, are relevant in today’s society.
Cost: $14.59
Rational for Selection: This book encourages students to develop and participate in authentic tasks that will benefit others. The ideas could be used in the school setting to provide students with relevant, authentic learning opportunities.
Professional Review: Publisher’s Weekly, November 15, 2010.
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June 28, 2013Lublin, N., Martir, V., & Steers, J. (2010). Do something!: A handbook for young activists. New York: Workman Publishing Company.
Citation by: Ashley D. Brown
Type of Reference: Handbook
Call Number: 322.4
Brief description:
A handbook for students interested in making positive changes in our world. The handbook details 33 action plans that touch on how to influence the environment, human rights, poverty, animal welfare, education, disaster relief, etc. The plans include worksheets, quizzes, access to online databases and more. This is an idea-to-execution guide.
Citation for where the item has been reviewed:
Prince, J. S. (2012, September 4). Politics: We the people | focus on. School Library Journal Reviews, Retrieved from http://www.slj.com/2012/09/books-medi...
Criteria
Content/Scope: A handbook for students interested in political activism and making changes.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: This book has been positively reviewed by School Library Journal and Boston Parent’s Organization.
Arrangement/Presentation: 33 units including worksheets, quizzes, access to online databases, and teacher-resources are available.
Relation to other works: There are a variety of books available for each of the individual topics of this handbook, but none that specifically help students become involved in making changes and influencing decisions.
Accessibility/Diversity: An activism handbook geared toward students who are politically-minded.
Cost: $11.92
Citation by: Ashley D. Brown
Type of Reference: Handbook
Call Number: 322.4
Brief description:
A handbook for students interested in making positive changes in our world. The handbook details 33 action plans that touch on how to influence the environment, human rights, poverty, animal welfare, education, disaster relief, etc. The plans include worksheets, quizzes, access to online databases and more. This is an idea-to-execution guide.
Citation for where the item has been reviewed:
Prince, J. S. (2012, September 4). Politics: We the people | focus on. School Library Journal Reviews, Retrieved from http://www.slj.com/2012/09/books-medi...
Criteria
Content/Scope: A handbook for students interested in political activism and making changes.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: This book has been positively reviewed by School Library Journal and Boston Parent’s Organization.
Arrangement/Presentation: 33 units including worksheets, quizzes, access to online databases, and teacher-resources are available.
Relation to other works: There are a variety of books available for each of the individual topics of this handbook, but none that specifically help students become involved in making changes and influencing decisions.
Accessibility/Diversity: An activism handbook geared toward students who are politically-minded.
Cost: $11.92
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April 26, 2012Steers, J., Martir, V. & Lublin, N. (2010). Do Something!: A handbook for young activists. New York, NY: Workman Publishing Company.
Citation created by: Susan Gasaway
Call number: 322
Description: This handbook outlines the step student can take to enact social change.
Content/scope: The book is divided into five main sections: “See it”, “Believe it”, “Build it”, “Do it”, and “Reflect it”. These sections outline the steps to create effective service projects. It also provides ideas for service projects.
Accuracy/authority: Workman has been publishing children’s books for over 40 years. In addition, many professional journals have reviewed this book favorably.
Relationship to similar works: Social justice: how you can make a difference
Timeline/permanence: Copyright date is 2010 so information is unlikely to become outdated in near future.
Cost: $13.95
Rationale for selection: This reference will help teachers promote the school’s Learn and Serve program in which each class develops their own service learning project to work on throughout the year.
Professional reviews: School Library Journal; February 2011, Vol. 57 Issue 2, p95-95, 1p
Citation created by: Susan Gasaway
Call number: 322
Description: This handbook outlines the step student can take to enact social change.
Content/scope: The book is divided into five main sections: “See it”, “Believe it”, “Build it”, “Do it”, and “Reflect it”. These sections outline the steps to create effective service projects. It also provides ideas for service projects.
Accuracy/authority: Workman has been publishing children’s books for over 40 years. In addition, many professional journals have reviewed this book favorably.
Relationship to similar works: Social justice: how you can make a difference
Timeline/permanence: Copyright date is 2010 so information is unlikely to become outdated in near future.
Cost: $13.95
Rationale for selection: This reference will help teachers promote the school’s Learn and Serve program in which each class develops their own service learning project to work on throughout the year.
Professional reviews: School Library Journal; February 2011, Vol. 57 Issue 2, p95-95, 1p
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November 30, 2012Lublin, N., Martir, V., & Steers, J. (2010). Do something!: A handbook for young activists. New York: Workman Publishing Company.
Citation created by: Jordan Wade
Call Number: 322.4
Description: A handbook to aid young students on getting involved in activism.
Content/Scope: Primary and Intermediate Grades (K-6).
Accuracy/Authority: Featured in the Focus on Politics section of School Library Journal.
Prince, J. (2012). Do something! a handbook for young activists (book)(book). School library journal, 58(9), 50-51.
Relation to Similar Works: No previous editions or revisions
Cost: $13.95
Rationale for Selection: Intended for those students who are looking for ways to get involved and make a difference.
Professional Review: Featured in the Focus on Politics section of School Library Journal
Prince, J. S. (2012). Do something! a handbook for young activists (book). School library journal, 58(9), 50-51.
Citation created by: Jordan Wade
Call Number: 322.4
Description: A handbook to aid young students on getting involved in activism.
Content/Scope: Primary and Intermediate Grades (K-6).
Accuracy/Authority: Featured in the Focus on Politics section of School Library Journal.
Prince, J. (2012). Do something! a handbook for young activists (book)(book). School library journal, 58(9), 50-51.
Relation to Similar Works: No previous editions or revisions
Cost: $13.95
Rationale for Selection: Intended for those students who are looking for ways to get involved and make a difference.
Professional Review: Featured in the Focus on Politics section of School Library Journal
Prince, J. S. (2012). Do something! a handbook for young activists (book). School library journal, 58(9), 50-51.
August 24, 2014
I loved this book, an A to Zed march to find your "thing" then do something about it. May take a certain sort of kid or reader, as it's not simplistic. Graphics are fabulous and encouraging every step of the way. Can be used in sections and over a long time, then reused as a template the next time passion strikes. Encourages community, too, which is the bottom line in every solution.
November 7, 2010
This book is a must have for any child/tween/teen to learn how to volunteer and make the world a better place.
Please read more and a quick Q&A with the Author Nancy Lublin on my blog: http://tinyurl.com/2aac6mn
Please read more and a quick Q&A with the Author Nancy Lublin on my blog: http://tinyurl.com/2aac6mn
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February 6, 2011might work as a programming resource for TABs...but in a library setting the wire-o binding and Jonas Brother blurb yields it problematic
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