PhilanthroParties! A Party-Planning Guide for Kids Who Want to Give Back

Eighteen-year-old author Cerone leads by example as she encourages readers to dive into grassroots philanthropy and social awareness: at age 10, she used a lemonade stand business to raise money for victims of the 2010 Haitian earthquake, then went on to develop the nonprofit organization LemonAID Warriors. In the book, Cerone offers 36 suggestions for activism-themed “PhilanthoParties,” three for each month of the year, which are often tied to holidays and celebrations: “Guerilla Gardening” for Earth Day or a can drive for Hunger Month in September. Recipes, crafts, and games are included, and her enthusiastic writing and the photo-heavy layout emphasize keeping the fun in fund-raising, while also encouraging readers to pursue their own passions and causes. Ages 10–14. [em]Agent: Clelia Gore, Martin Literary Management. (May) [/em]