Raise Awareness With Crafts

"Ranging from joyful crafting to crafting for change, this series invites readers to create something for themselves or for others. Each title starts with an explanation of what craftivism is, then introduces ten crafts of varying levels of difficulty with a supply list, a reason to make the craft, and step-by-step written instructions. A craftivism tip is offered for most of the activites ("Make window clings…to prevent bird crashes…"). Back matter includes a list of books and websites where readers can learn more. Not every craft has an image to accompany the written instructions, although many of the projects are simple enough to follow. As stated in every book, instructions should be read before starting, and safety precautions should be followed by asking for help from an adult. VERDICT Fun crafts for all ages (with supervision) that can spark joy and change."

"Help kids embrace their "craftivist" prowess with these fun crafts aimed at helping advocate for change. From campaigning with buttons or yard signs to raising donations with bake sales, these projects offer lots of ways to show support for various causes. The projects range from simple, like making postcards, to more complex, like creating a zine or building a pollinator garden in a recycled bucket, and use a range of techniques, such as painting, embroidery, sculpting clay, and baking and decorating cookies. Each craftivist project comes with a description, a list of supplies, moderately detailed instructions, and photos of the project in process. With something for just about every skill level, this entry in the Crafting for Change series (4 titles) will appeal to craft-loving kids who are looking to do something meaningful in their communities."