by Alyson Landers
Definition
Children’s (or juvenile) literature is defined by the Library of Congress as books especially written for an audience of children from birth up to grade 9 (age 15), and young adult literature is defined as material for...
Elizabeth Dagle
Definition
Public-private partnerships are formal arrangements between a public entity (a government organization at the federal, state, or local level) and a private entity (a nonprofit or for-profit) organization. Through...
by Jennifer Evans
Definition
“Body image is the perception that a person has of their physical self and the thoughts and feelings that result from that perception. These feelings can be positive, negative or both, and are influenced by individual and...
by Kim Borges
Bibligraphical Highlights
Alexander Hamilton (1755 or 1757–1804) was a politician, military commander, legal scholar, author, lawyer and a banker. A co-founder of the Federalist Party and one of three authors of The Federalist Papers...
Ignite meaningful action that lights up the world through "Service Sparks" youth projects! Listen carefully to the community or personal needs expressed by others. Focus on an issue you care about and make a poster to simply communicate a message you want others to hear. Images and words together can inform and persuade to make change.
Video Clip and Discussion Guide: Participants explore a variety of philanthropy behaviors as part of life-long action. They reflect on their philanthropic dreams and goals, focusing on what they can give and the difference they can make.
Stylistically illustrated, this book documents the first fight for racial integration of public schools in the United States. Follow Sylvia Mendez and her family as they relentlessly work for school desegregation in California in the 1940’s.
Literature Guide by Lea Sevigny...
"The world needs your voice. If you have a brilliant idea... say something! If you see an injustice... say something!" This easy to read “call to action” for youth ages 4 and above explores the many ways that a single voice can make a difference. Each of us, each and every day, have the...
It takes courage to be yourself when you feel different. Jacqueline Woodson leads the reader through several scenarios of children being different than those around them. She shows how it feels to be an outsider and different. Telling your story is used as a way to bridge the...
“In a society where being an African American and female meant being an outsider or sometimes invisible, these women dared to go after what they wanted, to demand what they deserved. Some of them were reluctant leaders, while others were not even aware of their bravery, but their...
