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    12 Books That Inspire Kids To Make A Difference

    Young people love to volunteer. These exciting books for 6-12 year-olds make reading an adventure, AND give kids ideas on how to make their community a better place. Brought to you by YSA and First Book, these books are guaranteed to inspire kids to take action for a better world. If you are a teacher working in a low-income school, or you lead a program that serves kids in need, you can sign up for First Book to access these books at special prices, along with free ASAP tip sheets to help young people create service projects that build their leadership skills and develop their character. Kids will understand how their unique talents, interests, and passions can make communities greener, safer, smarter, and healthier. Check out these 12 awesome books today!

    1. Blizzard- by John Rocco

    2. Can We Help?: Kids Volunteering to Help Their Communities by George Ancona

    3. Citizen Scientists: Be a Part of Scientific Discovery from Your Own Backyard by Loree Griffin Burns

    4. Close to Famous by Joan Bauer

    5. Emmanuel's Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah by Laurie Ann Thompson

    6. Judy Moody #2: Judy Moody Gets Famous! by Megan McDonald

    7. Lend a Hand: Poems About Giving by John Frank

    8. New Shoes by Susan Lynn Meyer

    9. Recycling Day by Edward Miller

    10. Seedfolks by Paul Fleischman

    11. The Lion Who Stole My Arm by Nicola Davies

    12. Wild Wings by Gill Lewis

    Thanks to generous support from Disney, each of these 12 books includes a free YSA-First Book downloadable tip sheet, available to eligible teachers and program leaders registered with First Book. The tip sheets include a before reading activity to get the students thinking, an after reading activity to spark conversation, and activities that will inspire youth to take action TODAY!

    With half the world's population under age 25, YSA's mission is to help all young people find their voice, take action, and make an impact on vital community issues. Learn more at www.YSA.org

    First Book is a non-profit social enterprise committed to elevating educational opportunities for children in need. We believe that educators should have access to all the resources they need to help these children succeed, including books, school supplies and other essentials. By making new, high-quality books and educational resources available on an ongoing basis, First Book is transforming the lives of children in need and elevating the quality of education. Learn more at firstbook.org, or visit us on Facebook or Twitter.