HOW TO BE A SOCIAL ACTIVIST
A Young People’s Guide
How to Plan, Launch, and Support Social Change in your Community and our World
ABOUT THE BOOK
ISBN: 979-8-9872702-0-2 (softcover)
Young people have an important role in helping to solve the complex social, political, and environmental challenges facing our communities today. A lot of young people—and adults—want to know how young people can get involved in social action. Whether you are advocating for your own rights or seeking to help others through your advocacy and service, whether you want to plan a one-time event or support transformative social action over a long period of time, the effects of social action efforts have the potential to make an impact on people’s lives. The book, How to Be a Social Activist: How to Plan, Launch, and Support Social Change in your Community and our World, written by young people and aimed for readers 12 and up, will teach teens proven and effective methods on how to get involved in a meaningful and impactful way as a social activist in one’s community and our world.
PRAISE FOR
“A must-read for any young person interested in social activism.”
— Rhonda Harper, Black Girls Surf, Founder
“Youth are a major driving force of social change. How to be a Social Activist provides the pathways for young people to get involved in social activism.”
— Minerva Perez, Executive Director, Organización Latino Americana of Eastern Long Island
“Young people learn best from their peers. Sophia and Kilian Ruckriegel’s guide for young people embarking on social action initiatives will help them succeed, have an impact and plant the seeds for youth-led transformative social change. Highly recommended.”
— Karen Fleshman, Founder, Racy Conversations
“It’s never too early to learn how to lead a meaningful life. This easy-to-use guide is a roadmap to success for any group or individual wanting to get behind a good cause.”
— Jerry Mikorenda, author, America’s First Freedom Rider
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Sophia Rückriegel and Kilian Rückriegel are social and environmental activists, authors, and entrepreneurs residing in Brooklyn, New York. They have spearheaded and supported multiple social action initiatives in collaboration with local and national organizations serving communities of color in the United States. Sophia has participated in global service programs to support marine life conservation and health care service provision in Central and South America, while Kilian has participated in global service programs in Panama in support of environmental conservation. Both are nationals of the United States and Germany with a strong interest in learning languages and bridging cross-cultural understanding. They have received recognition for their advocacy work, been featured in the media, and invited to speak to youth in the United States and abroad about social activism.
STAY INFORMED
Find Sophia @ https://www.sophiaruckriegel.com
Credit: Grace Braaksma
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