Young people have an important role in helping to solve the complex social, political, and environmental challenges facing our communities today. A lot of young people—and adults—want to know how young people can get involved in social action. Whether you are advocating for your own rights or seeking to help others through your advocacy and service, whether you want to plan a one-time event or support transformative social action over a long period of time, the effects of social action efforts have the potential to make an impact on people’s lives. The book, How to Be a Social Activist: How to Plan, Launch and Support Social Change in your Community and our World, written by young people and aimed for readers 12 and up, will teach teens proven and effective methods on how to get involved in a meaningful and impactful way as a social activist in one’s community and our world.