2019年月光多文化非小说奖联合金奖得主
“作为《星期日泰晤士报》的教育编辑,我听腻了关于“雪花一代”的说法。这里终于有一本书驳斥了这个标签。我喜欢读50个青少年的故事,他们通过自己的努力使世界变得更好。为下一代的阳光欢呼!”——希安•格里菲斯,教育和家庭编辑,星期日泰晤士报
“这本书是积极的,有影响的和重要的。通过阅读这篇文章,你真的可以改变世界。”——-伊芙•安斯沃思,《7天》的作者
“这是对年轻人的力量和他们看到并改变世界的激情的一个美丽的赞颂。我们从这些活跃的年轻人的声音中得到的是希望,而不是绝望正在前进,一个小小的改变会激发另一个。”——阿米•威廉姆斯全球女孩媒体联合创始人兼执行董事
“一个循序渐进的改变世界的指南,什么是不爱?一本伟大的书,为任何青少年想把激情转化为行动。”——波基•史密斯博士,心理健康顾问,作家演说家和教育家,儿童和青少年心理健康联盟副主席
“励志”是一个被过度使用的词,但这确实是一本鼓舞人心的书!谦虚、务实、充满激情,这些故事应该送给每一个有爱心并想知道如何使用它的年轻人。”——尼克•勒克斯莫尔,学校辅导员兼作家
“这本书真是一本了不起的书。它讲述了一些令人震惊的年轻人充分利用生活的美丽故事。作为一个十几岁的孩子,这些故事让我充满了希望,并告诉我,无论青少年时代的生活有多艰难,隧道尽头总会有一线光明。即使有时候你觉得自己渺小无足轻重,你也能有所作为。”——本•鲁茨,17岁
“多好的灵感啊!如果这不能让你梦想,思考和做一些关于一个更美好的世界的事情,什么也做不了!大胆的见证会让你明白一个人的力量是多么的强大。这些真实的故事真的有一种魔力和力量,是激进和迷人的!”——雷切尔•德拉卡,澳大利亚西澳州,17岁
“我认为这本书很神奇,因为我们总是听到青少年的可怕行为,却忘记了我们能做的好事。它提醒我们,即使有人说我们太年轻而无法理解,我们也有能力有所作为。我很想做出改变。”——塞伦,13岁
**Joint Gold Winner of the Moonbeam Multicultural Non-Fiction Award 2019**
As education editor of The Sunday Times I am fed up with hearing about Generation Snowflake. Here at last is a book that disproves that label. I loved reading these stories of 50 teenagers who have literally changed the world for the better through their efforts. Hurrah for the next generation - Generation Sunshine! - Sian Griffiths, Education and Families Editor, Sunday Times
This book is positive, impactful and vital. By reading this, you really can change the world. - Eve Ainsworth, author of 7 Days
A beautiful tribute to the power of youth and their driving passion to see and make change in the world. What we gain from these active young voices is that hope, not despair is on the move, and one small change sparks another. - Amie Williams, Co-Founder and Executive Director, GlobalGirl Media
A step by step guide to changing the world, what’s not to love? A great book for any teen wanting to turn passion into action. - Dr Pooky Knightsmith, Mental Health Advisor, Author Speaker & Educator, and Vice Chair of Children and Young People’s Mental Health Coalition
’Inspirational’ is an over-used word, but this really is an inspirational book! Modest, practical and passionate, these stories should be given to every young person who has a heart and is wondering how to use it. - Nick Luxmoore, school counsellor and author
This book is truly an amazing read. It tells the beautiful stories of some absolutely astounding teenagers making the most of life. As a teenager myself these stories fill me with hope and show me that no matter how hard life can get as a teen, there’s always a light at the end of the tunnel. And that even though sometimes you feel small and insignificant, You can make a difference. - Ben Roots, aged 17
What an inspiration! If this doesn’t get you dreaming, thinking and doing something about a better world, nothing will! The bold testimonies honestly help you realise how mighty the power of one is. These true stories really have a magic and force that is radical and captivating! - Rachael Dellaca, WA, Australia, aged 17