Photo compliments of author, Sammie Vance of www.sammiesbuddybench.com
BOOK RECOMMENDATION!
Today I am so happy and honoured to have been invited to share this review of a book by youth change-maker, Sammie Vance, that is so special; a book that I believe will inspire many children to follow in her footsteps of realizing a dream and finding the courage to make it happen.
Inspire The World, A Kid’s Journey To Making A Difference, is a must read for any kid who has a dream and doesn’t know how to get there. Written by youth change-maker, Sammie Vance of @sammiesbuddybenchproject and Illustrated by Talitha Shipman, it’s a fun and creative step-by-step story of how Sammie had a dream and brought it to fruition through a lot of hard work, determination, self belief, and support from her family, her community, and the world at large once she built up a name for herself. So impressive!
This book is so unique in both its function and it’s presentation. It’s fun and playful and aesthetically very appealing for kids to follow. The layout is brilliant as there is a lot of information packed into these pages that helps you become acquainted with Sammie and her unique way of inspiring the world. She does this by sharing her huge heart that is bursting with kindness. It’s evident in all of her messaging and comes across as very genuine which is why I took notice of her and her initiatives a few years back on social media.
We would highly recommend this book as a resource for teachers to share with middle schoolers to inspire them to get involved in community outreach. Sammie challenges others to delve deep and search for what they are passionate about, and to come up with a plan and break it down. She presents a system for kids to follow. What a wonderful example for teachers to share, and parents can also use this book with their aspiring change-makers at home!
So future change-makers, teachers, parents, and anyone else who is committed to making a difference in this world, we highly recommend you check this book out.
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MEET OUR YOUTH CHANGE-MAKERS!
We are so excited to be offering this World Directory of Youth Change-Makers! Every choice on this list is an award-winning, youth leader who is raising funds and awareness for charitable causes that better our world. We will be adding to this directory each month and look forward to offering you a very comprehensive, well-researched list of choices to get involved in and support so together, we can change the world, one youth change-maker at a time.
SAMMIE VANCE of SAMMIE’S BUDDY BENCHES
READ SAMMIE’S PROFILE STORY WITH US HERE!
Sammie has been extra busy helping lots of groups creating and installing buddy benches and spreading kindness by sharing smiles and inspiration through her Podcast and other Kindness initiatives. CURRENT PROJECTS – Sammie’s local Parks and Recreation are collecting for buddy benches for their parks! She has also recently started her own Podcast, Sammie Smiles, and is interviewing kids and adults to help share their inspiring stories about kindness. To learn more about organizing a Buddy Bench project or getting booked on her Podcast, you can contact Sammie at: www.sammiesbuddybenchproject.com and support a project at her GoFundMe.
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JUSTIN SATHER OF FOR THE LOVE OF FROGS
READ JUSTIN’S PROFILE STORY WITH US HERE!
Justin continues to inspire and educate youth about protecting our planet. He wants other children around the world to take care of the planet just as he is doing for his love of frogs. You can join Justin’s initiatives at GoFundMe. CURRENT PROJECTS: Do you want to help protect 244 acres of land in Ecuador? All you have to do is write a letter WHY you like nature and why you think it is important to protect it. Each letter will earn $3.00 which is enough to protect a classroom sized piece of land in the reserve. E-mail your letter to: JustinsFrogProject@gmail.com. Visit his website at www.fortheloveoffrogs.com for up-to-date information on new initiatives.
Justin’s Initiatives
•100 Kid Hero @gofundmeheroes
•Youth Council @reservaylt
•Founder @the.parallel.projects
•Campaign @gradesofgreen
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DANA PERELLA OF COOKIES FOR CURES
READ DANA’S PROFILE STORY HERE
I’m 10 years old and I’m the founder of an organization that has funded over $100,000 into groundbreaking research! And I did it because I have a vision; I believe in myself; and I just started. Please follow my journey at www.cookies4cures.com. You can get involved by funding critical research into rare pediatric diseases. Support Dana’s initiative at GoFundMe.
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KATE GILMAN WILLIAMS OF KIDS CAN SAVE ANIMALS
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Kate Gilman Williams is an 11 year old published author. She is also an actor with representation with Allegory Creative Talent. She is also an animal advocate and is the founder of Kids Can Save Animals & Quarters For Koalas. To date, she has raised over $20,000.00 for her causes! You can learn more about her initiatives at www.kidscansaveanimals.com and follow her on Instagram at @kidscansaveanimals.
SACHI SAJAJ OF ME2UFOUNDATION
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Hi, everyone. My name is Sachi Bajaj and I am the founder of a youth waste management organization called Me2UFoundation. We are an international award-winning organization with the core mission to end waste that leads to environmental impact, by redistributing items to those in need. By collecting all types of waste, we as an organization hope to decrease our negative environmental footprint and grow as a more sustainable community. You can support our initiatives visit our Donation Page.
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SHALISE LEESFIELD OF SAVE OUR OCEANS
Shalise Leesfield is one impressive 13 year old girl. She is an environmental campaigner and in addition to everything you’ve already learned about her and her accomplishments, her ocean work has also been awarded from the Premier of NSW and the Member for Port Macquarie, Leslie Williams visited her school to present Shalise with her this State honour. Members of Parliament usually only present one or two of these awards per year to a nominee that is held in high regard in the community with strong ethical and community values.Shalise is the first school-aged person to receive this prestigious award and hopes that this honour can further inspire her young peers to engage in activism.
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ADDY BARRETT OF GORILLA HEROES
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Ever since Addy was in first grade, she has been raising money and awareness for endangered mountain gorillas. Addy, now 13 years old, aims to make her projects educational, but also fun in order to captivate younger audiences. Over the past several years she has sold t-shirts, hosted three Gorilla Galas, initiated a Gorilla Hi 5 challenge, made gorilla toys and so much more. Through these efforts Gorilla Heroes has raised over $13,000 for The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund and The Ellen Fund.
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