You Can Change the World!: Everyday Teen Heroes Making a Difference Everywhere

This inspirational book tells the stories of more than 50 of today's teenagers who've dared to change the world they live in. It's been written to show other teens they can do the same.Bestselling author Margaret Rooke asks teens about their experiences of being volunteers, social entrepreneurs and campaigners, online and beyond. They explain how they have survived in a world often obsessed by celebrity, social media and appearance, by refusing to conform to other's expectations. If you want to achieve against the odds and create genuine impact, this book may be the encouragement you need.The interviews cover race, sexuality, violence, grief, neurodiversity, bullying and other issues central to life today.Read about teens from around the world includingTrisha, 18, who has invented a way of preventing bullying onlineDillon, 18, who takes damaged and donated clothing and upcycles it for the homeless Guro, 13, who persuaded a pop band to portray women differently in its video'Happy D', 19, who learned to read at 14 and found ways to build his confidenceHeraa, 19, who fights Islamophobia online.Ruben, 18, bullied because of Down's Syndrome, now a successful actorLucy who, at 14, walked into Tesco head office and persuaded them not to sell eggs from caged hens.Cameron, 17, who has cerebral palsy and was side-lined by soccer teams who set up his own team 'Adversity United'Alex, 18, who broke his back on his 15th birthday and says his injury has taught him to care for othersAmika, 18, who fights 'Period Poverty'Jesse, 15, who's seven feet tall and embraces his statureBilly, 18, who wore full make up every day at high schoolAnd many more
The experiences of over 50 teenagers interviewed for this book show the practical and positive changes it's possible to make in the world around us. If you want to tackle today's tough issues: body image, cyber-bullying, environment damage and more, these positive role models show it's possible to build resilience and transform the lives we live.