Laurie Ann Thompson is the coauthor of the Two Truths and a Lie series and author of several award-winning nonfiction books, including the teen how-to Be a Changemaker and Emmanuel's Dream, a picture book biography about Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah, which was the recipient of the Schneider Family Book Award and was named an ALA Notable Children's Book and a CCBC Choice, among other accolades. She lives with her family outside Seattle, and you can visit her online at LaurieThompson.com.
"[Be a Changemaker] is a book that forces readers to not only think
realistically but also to think big."-- "Booklist"
"From discovering potential causes and passions to creating
business plans, soliciting donations, and being aware of legal and
financial pitfalls, Thompson offers thorough, encouraging advice
for the next generation of activists.-- "Publishers Weekly"
"Socially aware teens are not content to sit idly by and watch the
world fail to solve problems. They want to be out there helping and
reshaping the world. Savvy librarians will match this book with
those teens and get them jumpstarted on their path."-- "VOYA"
"Teens looking to make a difference will find inspiration as well
as real-world strategies for realizing their dreams of being the
change they want to see in the world."-- "Kirkus Reviews"
"There's no time when we most want to change the world than in our
youth years. Laurie Ann Thompson speaks clearly to young people who
want to make a difference in their surroundings, doing their part
to make the world a better place. Thompson explains that no matter
how small a good idea may seem, it may be just a tiny seed for
something that will grow and affect other people's lives in a
positive way."--Ana Calabresi, Librarian
"This book is packed with practical advice and inspiration for
anyone who has a yearning to build a better world."--David
Bornstein, author of How to Change the World and columnist for the
New York Times
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