It's Your World: Get Informed, Get Inspired & Get Going!
By Darienne Stewart,
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What's the Story?
People are struggling with complicated challenges all around the world, whether in our own neighborhoods or in distant countries. Though the reasons are complex -- including poverty, climate change, gender inequality, and poor health -- they aren't impossible to solve. According to IT'S YOUR WORLD: GET INFORMED, GET INSPIRED & GET GOING!, one small action can start an entire movement that brings real change to people's lives, and together there's hope to make the world a better place.
Is It Any Good?
Chelsea Clinton's ambitious first book aims to inspire, but beneath its brightly confetti-ed cover is a textbook-like volume stuffed with statistics and dense writing. That's a bit of a shame, because It's Your World: Get Informed, Get Inspired & Get Going! has a lot of good stuff to share. Clinton carefully explains complex ideas about poverty, economics, climate change, and more. She shares countless examples of how small actions can yield huge benefits, showcasing children who've turned ideas into meaningful change.
But the book doesn't scream "kid-friendly." Black-and-white photos are small and muddy. Maps and charts are poorly explained in almost illegibly small print. Key information about websites is buried in long blocks of text. Clinton writes with academic stiffness, and her attempts to relate to kids feel awkward. Kids who already have a passion for social justice and global concerns will be energized, but others may find their patience tested.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the many challenges that author Chelsea Clinton discusses. Which resonate most deeply for you?
Do you know kids who are changing the world? How can you help them -- or join them?
Which of the children's stories is most inspiring to you? Are you inspired to take action yourself?
Book Details
- Author: Chelsea Clinton
- Genre: Learning
- Topics: Great Boy Role Models, Great Girl Role Models, History
- Book type: Non-Fiction
- Publisher: Philomel
- Publication date: September 15, 2015
- Publisher's recommended age(s): 10 - 18
- Number of pages: 416
- Available on: Nook, Audiobook (unabridged), Hardback, iBooks, Kindle
- Last updated: June 1, 2022
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