• Age: 10 to 12
• Grade: 5 to 7

Being a good citizen means standing up for what’s right—and here’s just the way to start. From the author ofThe Gutsy Girl, this kids' guide to activism is the perfect book for those with a fierce sense of justice, a good sense of humor, and a big heart. This guide features change-maker tips, tons of DIY activities, and stories about the kids who have paved the way before, from famous activists like Malala Yousafzai and Claudette Colvin to the everyday young people whose habit changes triggered huge ripple effects. So make a sign, write a letter, volunteer, sit-in, or march! There are lots of tactics to choosefrom, and you’re never too young to change the world.

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Caroline Paul is the author of theNew York TimesbestsellingThe Gutsy Girl: Escapades for Your Life of Epic Adventure as well as the adult titlesLost Cat: A True Story of Love, Desperation, and GPS Technology;East Wind, Rain; andFighting Fire. She lives in San Francisco, California.

Lauren Tamakihas illustrated articles for theNew York Times, Lena Dunham'sLenny Letters, and the Brooklyn edition of the Wildsam Field Guides.You Are Mighty is her first children's book. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.

"For kids who are passionate about effecting change and for those who aren't aware of their potential impact, this book is a useful guide for brainstorming and inspiration." -Kirkus Reviews

"Paul encourages readers--girls, specifically--to pursue lives of excitement in a book that blends elements of memoir, guidebook, and journal." -Publishers Weekly

"A guide to changing the world might seem intimidating, but Paul breaks down activism . . . in an easily digestible way. . . . Every public library should purchase a copy to plant the seed or empower teens already active in speaking up for injustice." -School Library Journal

"The perfect book for young feminists, or really any woman who needs a dose of inspiration in her life . . . Viva laGutsy Girl!" -Buzzfeed

"Part high-energy how-to guide, part hilarious memoir, and part interactive adventure journal designed to help girls of all ages build confidence, pluck, and bravery by venturing outside." -Outside Magazine

"Delightful . . . There’s a lot here that will thrill any girl--or boy--of any age." -The San Francisco Chronicle

"Caroline Paul’s inspiring and sometimes astonishing stories of the adventures that she and other great women have undertaken, alongside Wendy MacNaughton’s beautiful illustrations, makeThe Gutsy Girl the book of the year for daredevils, doers, and dreamers of all ages." -Cheryl Strayed, author of WILD