Author Justina Chen Headley is the co-founder of ReaderGirlz, an online book community that promotes teen girl literacy. Justina is clearly committed to making a difference and supporting good causes through her work as a writer; in her latest young adult novel, Girl Overboard, her snowboarder heroine, Syrah, organizes a snowboarding event to raise awareness for cancer. Now Justina is taking her commitment to making a difference a step further. In partnership with Burton Snowboards and Youth Venture, she is co-sponsoring the Go Overboard Challenge Grant.
You don’t have to be young to understand how radically good this venture is: Youth (ages 12-20) from across the globe are invited to “go overboard” and submit one of two action plan options for creating a positive impact on the world. Twelve $1000 grants will be awarded to individuals or teams with the best ideas so they can bring those ideas to fruition. Application details are here, so spread the word!
And speaking of positive impact and good causes, over at Read Write Believe, book lovers report the worthy causes they support. Check out its ongoing Very Big, No-Kidding, We’re Changing the World, You Bet! Good Deed List and share the causes you get behind.