"Readers who dream of rallying their communities toward supporting a cause will love this book. Replete with useful information about holding a fund-raiser at school or in a local community, these books are sure to get kids engaged in fund-raising. Kids learn how teachers, administrators, parents, and friends can all help turn their concern about a cause into money that can help the cause" -- Provided by publisher.
"Even though congresspeople are adults, they still represent kids! Readers will gain the confidence to talk to all kinds of elected representatives, from local town council members to the President. Helpful tips about letter-writing skills, modern technology, and more give specific ideas to kids who want to be more involved in their communities" -- Provided by publisher.
Explains the importance of being well informed as a community leader, and provides advice on understanding mass media and journalism, recognizing reliable and unreliable sources, and using libraries, the Internet, and other resources.
Explains the importance of public speaking in community leadership, and provides advice on choosing a cause and a speaking opportunity, research, organizing and preparing the speech, visual materials, practice, and presentation techniques.
Explains the importance of making opinions known to government officals as a community leader, and provides advice on levels of government, contacting officials, knowing the issues, and preparing for and participating in a personal meeting.
