WE NEED EVERYONE

How can our individual gifts better the community?

We’ve all heard it said that so-and-so has a particular gift, but what does that mean? And how can young people discover theirs? As this book explains, a gift is a special talent or skill we cultivate not only to make ourselves shine brighter, but also to share with our community to make it stronger. If you’re not sure what your gift is, fear not! This book walks readers through three concrete steps to help them identify, cultivate, and use their gifts. Gifts help us individually “reach our goals and overcome challenges,” but the real magic happens when we use our gifts together to accomplish something we could never do on our own. “Some people call this activism,” the text continues. “I call this building community.” The author provides examples and highlights their social impact—some are more expected, while others may surprise readers. Gamers, for instance, are strong strategists who find novel solutions to challenges, while good friends “build healthy relationships,” which in turn lead to strong communities. With lively, colorful illustrations of children with diverse skin tones, hair types, and physical abilities, this is an engaging, encouraging primer on how to develop one’s skills to make the world a better place.

An inspiring book that encourages activism.