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Youth to Power: Your Voice and How to Use It Kindle Edition

by Jamie Margolin (Author), Greta Thunberg (Foreword) Format: Kindle Edition
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"Jamie Margolin is among the powerful and inspiring youth activists leading a movement to demand urgent action on the climate crisis. With determined purpose and moral clarity, Jamie is pushing political leaders to develop ambitious plans to confront this existential threat to humanity. Youth To Power is an essential how-to for anyone of any age who feels called to act to protect our planet for future generations."
--- Former Vice President Al Gore
Climate change activist and Zero Hour cofounder Jamie Margolin offers the essential guide to changemaking for young people.
The 1963 Children's March. The 2016 Dakota Access Pipeline protests. March for Our Lives, and School Strike for Climate. What do all these social justice movements have in common?They were led by passionate, informed, engaged young people.
Jamie Margolin has been organizing and protesting since she was fourteen years old. Now the co-leader of a global climate action movement, she knows better than most how powerful a young person can be. You don't have to be able to vote or hold positions of power to change the world.
In Youth to Power, Jamie presents the essential guide to changemaking, with advice on writing and pitching op-eds, organizing successful events and peaceful protests, time management as a student activist, utilizing social and traditional media to spread a message, and sustaining long-term action. She features interviews with prominent young activists including Tokata Iron Eyes of the #NoDAPL movement and Nupol Kiazolu of the #BlackLivesMatter movement, who give guidance on handling backlash, keeping your mental health a priority, and how to avoid getting taken advantage of.
Jamie walks readers through every step of what effective, healthy, intersectional activism looks like. Young people have a lot to say, and Youth to Power will give you the tools to raise your voice.
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"Among the many lessons in Jamie Margolin's inspiring manifesto Youth to Power is the counsel to 'find your why.' It is the advice of a wise elder in the voice of a young activist. Everyone, young and old, should read this enlightened and engaging call to action. It is a roadmap for a new generation of social activists and perhaps a critical piece of what may save us as a species and a planet. History will remember this book."
―Ken Burns

"In a time where politics largely ignores young people, Youth to Power is a necessary blueprint for those searching to change that reality. It provides us with comprehensive deep dives into the lives of youth activists, revealing the hardships and motivations behind all the work they do."―Jaclyn Corin

"Jamie Margolin has been on the front lines in the fight to avert climate catastrophe. Whether young or old, please read her account, Youth to Power, and be inspired to join the battle."
―Michael E. Mann, Distinguished Professor, Penn State University and co-author of The Madhouse Effect: How Climate Change Denial Is Threatening Our Planet, Destroying Our Politics, and Driving Us Crazy

"Jamie Margolin is among the powerful and inspiring youth activists leading a movement to demand urgent action on the climate crisis. With determined purpose and moral clarity, Jamie is pushing political leaders to develop ambitious plans to confront this existential threat to humanity. Youth To Power is an essential how-to for anyone of any age who feels called to act to protect our planet for future generations."―Former Vice President Al Gore

"We're at a moment when so many young people want to join in the fight for the future, but too often they feel powerless. Jamie Margolin and her many accomplices provide the sockets to plug into-the (clean) electricity comes pouring through these pages, and anyone who reads them will know what to do to make a real difference."―Bill McKibben, founder of 350.org and New York Times bestselling author of Falter: Has the Human Game Begun to Play Itself Out?

"A powerful toolkit for revolution....[Margolin's] tutorials...are concise, easy-to-follow checklists....[She] writes with clarity and maturity...[and] youthful candor....Margolin's book feels inclusive and useful for all ages."―Sierra Club

"Essential...provide[s] vital insight into the problems that plague people and the planet, while also offering solutions for a more just future."―The Revelator

"An approachable introduction to... advocating for legal and cultural change....Margolin's work speaks directly to the kids who look up to her."―New Voices

"Jamie Margolin's Youth to Power paves [the] way for change....Youth or adult, this book arrives at a crucial time, serving as a source of empowerment."―Parentology

"A galvanizing how-to manual instructing other young people about turning their activism dreams into reality. She offers keen, step-by-step advice....Margolin comes across as honest and funny, never trying to be someone she's not....Impressive and insightful....Perfect for young readers looking for a place to start."―Booklist

"Margolin has written a one-stop handbook for all aspiring activists....[H]er wisdomgoes beyond a single population or cause....Margolin offers concrete and intentional strategies that give readers immediate, focused, manageable action steps that will help them imagine and achieve meaningful changes....A must-read."―Library Journal (starred review)

"Today, everyone has the potential to become an activist, and perhaps in the future, with a little help from Jamie's book, everyone will."―PR Future

"Really helpful for our current time."―BookRiot

"[A book] to look forward to."
―Literary Hub

"An essential book by one of the country's most engaging young climate activists."―EcoWatch

About the Author

Jamie Margolin is the cofounder of Zero Hour, an organization dedicated to fighting climate change. She lives in Seattle, WA.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07YSNNH7G
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hachette Go (June 2, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 2, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1624 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 236 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0738246662
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THE ULTIMATE GEN Z TRIFECTA!
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THE ULTIMATE GEN Z TRIFECTA!
I tend to buy books in “themes” so for my Gen Z Activist binge I bought this book along with “Through the Eyes of a Young American” by Jett James Pruitt, and “No One is Too Small” by Greta Thunberg, and it was an awesome reading weekend trifecta! All 3 books show us everything we need to learn from young people. Margolin reminds me so much of the Feminist Greats of the ‘70’s and writes exactly like Betty Friedan. I believe we will definitely be seeing more of her in the future. Excellent book!
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Barbara Newman
5.0 out of 5 stars A POWERFUL HOW TO GUIDE FOR YOUTH FROM A STRONG YOUNG VOICE IN CLIMATE JUSTICE
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2020
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I purchased Jamie's book not knowing what to expect. I had seen her speak and was beyond impressed by her tenacity, grit and passion for the planet and doing good in the world. What i discovered is her writing is a very generous, accessible and truthful voice, someone who speaks to the reader in a way that's authentic, engaging, and real. It is filled with with real-life things you can do to make a difference. I wish i had a book like this when i was younger.
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5.0 out of 5 stars THE ULTIMATE GEN Z TRIFECTA!
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2020
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I tend to buy books in “themes” so for my Gen Z Activist binge I bought this book along with “Through the Eyes of a Young American” by Jett James Pruitt, and “No One is Too Small” by Greta Thunberg, and it was an awesome reading weekend trifecta! All 3 books show us everything we need to learn from young people. Margolin reminds me so much of the Feminist Greats of the ‘70’s and writes exactly like Betty Friedan. I believe we will definitely be seeing more of her in the future. Excellent book!
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5.0 out of 5 stars THE ULTIMATE GEN Z TRIFECTA!
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2020
I tend to buy books in “themes” so for my Gen Z Activist binge I bought this book along with “Through the Eyes of a Young American” by Jett James Pruitt, and “No One is Too Small” by Greta Thunberg, and it was an awesome reading weekend trifecta! All 3 books show us everything we need to learn from young people. Margolin reminds me so much of the Feminist Greats of the ‘70’s and writes exactly like Betty Friedan. I believe we will definitely be seeing more of her in the future. Excellent book!
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Janeth Margolin
5.0 out of 5 stars Entertainment
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2020
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This book is written by a young person who has wisdom and humor way beyond her years. This is a guide book which one might think as boring but in reading this book one finds interesting annecdotes and a humble humor which makes fun of herself. The construction of this book is cool as each chapter ends with an interview of an activist. I highly recommend this book and the audio version is Jamie reading the book in her own voice.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for my introverted grand daughter!
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2021
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Trying anything and everything to help my grand daughter through her awkward teenage years. She has a tendency to be introverted and actually, a little anti social. However, she has very strong opinions about society , the environment and the little bit of politics that she understands. I'm hoping this book has the right tools to help her learn how to appropriately and effectively speak out.
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Steph
5.0 out of 5 stars This. Is. A. Must. Read.
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2020
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This. We need to get this book in the hands of more young people. It is literally a handbook for activism & changing the world. I love the practical, instructional, & applicable quality. I love the plain language & references geared towards young people. I love the interviews with many diverse young activists. A relevant and powerful read.
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Gil Levitt, MD
5.0 out of 5 stars This is also a powerful self help book for all.
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2020
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This is not just for young activists but is a powerful self help book for all ages, clearly outlining and describing how to best pursue your goals in life. I am an 83 year old retired physician and I highly recommend this book for all as a pathway to a successful, fulfilled and happy life.
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Lauren N. Sherman
5.0 out of 5 stars An exciting, new perspective
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2020
I heard about this book before it was released and also saw the panel on this book for BookCon, so I was thrilled when I saw it finally for release both as a print and as an audio book. What an exciting perspective for today's youth, and the author's voice is very expressive in the audio book! I've already recommended this book a few times to new, potential youth activists!
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5.0 out of 5 stars IMPRESSIVE & MOST HELPFUL BOOK
Reviewed in Germany on July 18, 2021
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The compelling book is based on the young author's personal life story and experiences as a forward-thinking climate activist. Jamie Margolin provides useful insights and hands-on practical wisdom. A great, inspiring read for all those who are concerned about the environment and would like to do something about it.
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