Young, Fearless, Awesome: 25 Young People who Changed the World

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Meet 25 young people who changed, or are changing, the world! Learn about some of the most gifted and brave youngsters on the planet who all made a difference while they were young. From musical geniuses to environmental activists, Young, Fearless, Awesome is packed with inspiring tales of human passion and courage. It features modern-day activists such as Greta Thunberg, Felix Finkbeiner and Emma Gonzalez, plus a selection of inspirational heroes from recent history, such as Anne Frank and Claudette Colvin. These inspirational youths stood up for what they believed in, spoke out against injustice, and overcame huge obstacles to make a change.

Each profile concludes with a 'Be Awesome Like...' section in which the profile is linked to everyday scenarios readers might encounter, and suggests ways for them to show bravery or peacefully protest against injustice in their daily lives.

Author Bio

Stella Caldwell studied English Literature at the University of Edinburgh, and worked in book publishing as an editor for several years. She is the author of many other books for children including Dragonworld, Fairy World, Gods, Heroes and Monsters and Explore 360: The Tomb of Tutankhamun.