When I announced the great news about my book deal, many asked about the subject, but I’m just now getting around to giving you the details!
And I need your help.
It’s a non-fiction book about youth empowerment. I’m looking for stories and examples of exceptional young people who are resources in their communities (leadership roles, community service, etc.) I’m also looking for the adults who empower these youth.
I’d love it if YOU would share any stories you’ve heard in your hometowns, or in the blogosphere, about young people doing great things, as well as the adults that support them.
Better yet, would you ask your readers to respond as well??
The more eyes out there looking for empowered youth and the adults who support them, the better.
Part of the book will be in the same vein as Pass the Torch Tuesday, but geared more toward pre-teens and teens, as well as the adults that create that empowering environment.
If you’ve heard a story, or read a newspaper article in your hometown, I’d love to hear about it!
Please email me at EY (at) empowering (dash) youth (dot) com.
Thanks for your help!!
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2:56 am
Now that I know, I will try and keep my eyes open.
5:02 am
I’m sure your book will be a hit. I’ll keep my mind and eyes open for great stories.
BTW: I have tons of stories to tell you. But all of them happened back home, in my country of birth. Don’t know if that’s useful.
Mike
http://somethingaboutparenting.typepad.com/
7:25 am
Thank you both! And Mike, I am looking for stories from throughout the globe, so would love to hear from you!
10:25 am
Talk to Chase. He’s a teen with Type 1 Diabetes. He started a newsletter for other kids with Diabetes and is writing a book to share experiences with others about what it’s like when first diagnosed to try to help kids with Type 1. His email is whenigotdiabetes@aol.com and he’s an amazing kid. He also raised money for kids with diabetes in the state of DE so that they would provide Crystal light for lunches instead of plain water. He raised several hundred dollars.
4:38 pm
I don’t know if you’ve heard about the mom with four children who were kidnapped over the weekend by the children’s father. It made the AP wires. They were found safe and sound thanks partly thanks to the 18-year-old pizza delivery guy who recognized the man. He’s a high school senior who is also battling some serious medical issues. I’ll email you the link to the story.
9:47 am
I’m thinking, I’m thinking….
And in the meantime, I’ll get you a shout out over at my place:).
10:11 pm
I have received some excellent leads from you all. Please keep them coming, and thank you!
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