Papertigers.org | February 2009 | The Power of Children to Change the World

Author Katie Smith Milway speaks of her book, One Hen: How One Small Loan Made A Big Difference, which introduces the idea of microfinancing to kids; of its accompanying educational website; and of the text-to-world connections the book encourages...


	Jan West Schrock, author of the picture-book Give a Goat and advisor to the charity Heifer International, speaks of growing up surrounded by inspirational stories of giving, and of the importance of assisting communities to become sustainable...

Author and illustrator Elisa Kleven's glorious artwork is a testament to the transformative power of imagination. Reading her interview feature, we can understand why: her work is an extension of her childhood interests...


	Artist Esau Andrade Valencia's gallery showcases a sample of his work, including illustrations for A Perfect Season for Dreaming/Un tiempo perfecto para soñar...

One Peace: True Stories of Young Activists

written and illustrated by Janet Wilson (Orca, 2008)

"One Peace is a moving testament to the courage and initiative of youth, as it celebrates the accomplishments of children from around the globe who have worked to promote world peace."

Portraits of young activists from Afghanistan, Liberia, Sarajevo, Japan, Cambodia, Canada and more introduce us to their inspiring work and their commitment to "being the change" they wish to see in the world.

Kudos to Janet Wilson for writing such an important book, and to Orca for publishing it and making its message available to all.


			March 2009 PaperTigers' focus for this first issue of 2009 stems from the growing global awareness of the power of children to change the world. The recognition of children's power to raise awareness of important issues, and to devise and engage in ways to address them, is at the core of our new book reviews, interviews, galleries, articles and suggested resources. We highlight stories of young people determined to speak up, to help others, to solve problems creatively; as well as ideas and resources for adults seeking ways to motivate and empower the younger generation. Through these features, we pay tribute to all children and the small, sure-footed steps they can and do take to change the world. Personal Views: In Books Can Shape A Child's Heart, author Mitali Perkins suggests titles to help children "widen their hearts and their world"... Children as Change-Makers: On and Off The Pages by Aline Pereira highlights stories where young people take a stand and create change for themselves and for their communities... Book Reviews: Many of our new reviews feature books which will inspire readers to take action for a better world - read these and all our reviews from PaperTigers, CCBC and Books for Keeps... Lists & Links: Our reading lists and links to online resources make for a perfect springboard to more information, inspiration and action. Enjoy!

On the PaperTigers blog you will find our current and past themes unpacked and expanded, as well as news and views on multicultural and international books, world literacy, bedtime stories, children's literature events, and more...Come and join our ongoing conversation!


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