You Are Mighty: A Guide To Changing the World

Gr 6 Up—A guide to changing the world might seem intimidating, but Paul breaks down activism for teens in an easily digestible way. Organized on a scale of least intimidating to the most, topics include creating protest signs and letter-writing campaigns, shooting videos, and organizing marches. Tamaki's sketched illustrations complement and enhance the writing. Paul is a realist; she does not shy away from discussing privilege and the court system in her approach to how a teen might change the world. And with a series of questions at the end of each chapter, readers are spurred to action by verbalizing their cause. The book is well executed and tidy in a utilitarian way. It is not looking for an argument but harnessing the power and voice of a newer generation based on the historical value placed on age-old approaches and how new ones have fared. Real-life examples punctuate each element in the guide; for instance, Tokata Iron Eyes and her friends use of hashtags to spread their petition about the Dakota Access Pipeline. Simply put, what once was straightforward petitioning can now be capitalized through social media.