"Kids today are more aware than ever of the issues that impact people, animals, and the planet, but getting involved can be an overwhelming prospect. Make Your Mark, Make a Difference: A Kid's Guide to Standing Up for People, Animals, and the Planet provides middle grade readers with tools to help them become informed and effective activists with an approach that offers hope and perspective. From Black Lives Matter to climate change, the book leads readers through an overview of issues, essential human rights background, and stories of how other young activists tackle local, national, and international problems. Readers will discover a multitude of ways to build change and learn that every contribution matters"--Provided by publisher.

Powerless or powerful?: thinking like an activist -- Smart start: choosing causes to defend -- Ready, set, action!: putting your personal powers to work -- Justice for animals: looking out for wildlife, farm animals, and pets -- We have one planet: safeguarding the environment -- Sky-high activism: keeping outer space and earth safe -- Threats and violence: bringing peace to our world -- Communities: ensuring equality -- Poverty and its partners: boosting income, supporting health, and ensuring education -- Change through the arts: using creativity to spotlight issues -- Keep going: accepting the pace of progress and staying positive.