The future of our planet can sometimes feel very bleak - especially for those of us who have kids. Oftentimes we find ourselves asking what their future will look like, how much weight will they have to carry, and what will become of our society. My guest today is Stacy C. Bauer - mom, teacher, and author. Stacy had the idea in 2020 to write a book about inspiring kids making change today. She set out to find 20 kids for one book and ended up with 84 kids and seven books. I talk with Stacy about these inspiring kids which left me filled with hope for not only our future but for my son as well. Here are the questions we answer and topics we cover:What is a young changemakerWhy representation is important in children’s booksCharacteristics that are common amongst young changemakers Kids' concerns about the futureWhy kids are great at making changeHow can we support kids who want to be young changemakersHow can we encourage and empower kids to be young changemakersTips for decluttering with kidsResources mentioned in this episode (some links may contain affiliate links, which helps support our amazing guests and this podcast):Young Changemakers Kickstarter CampaignCami and Wyatt BooksYoung Changemakers Facebook group#kidsinspiringothers#inspiringkids#kidshelpingpeopleWhere to find Stacy:WebsiteInstagramTwitterFacebookYoung Changemakers Facebook page Let's connect!Email me: Laura@raisingecominimalists.comBlog (Reduce, Reuse, Renew)Instagram (@raisingecominimalistspodcast or @reducereuserenewblog)Facebook Raising Eco Minimalist Community GroupBecome a podcast member (and help support the show!)Support the show