Mitzvah Magic: What Kids Can Do to Change the World

Among the many titles advising kids about making positive contributions to society, Mitzvah Magic: What Kids Can Do to Change the World by Danny Siegel with Naomi Eisenberger stands out for its range of projects, from simple to demanding; for its well-documented real-life examples; and for its grounding in Jewish tradition. For his bar mitzvah party, one boy creates centerpieces out of socks, scarves and mittens shaped to look like flowers; afterward, the goods will be donated to a shelter. Another child organizes a drive to collect discarded cell phones, to be redistributed to provide round-the-clock 911 access to individuals at risk. Down to earth, this book is also tremendously inspiring.