HCHY List: Research for Peter Benson's Next Book

[Tenessa Gemelke]

Dear Friends,

I am pleased to report that Dr. Peter Benson, president of Search Institute,
is beginning work on his next book. His thematic focus is "a citizen's guide
to loving kids." As he begins writing during the next several weeks, he
would love to gather relevant stories from you and your colleagues.
Specifically, he is looking for the following content:


Examples of adults who doubt their ability to make a difference for young
people.

Roles adults can take and opportunities for getting more involved with
youth.

Examples of small efforts that really paid off.

Stories of young people who are transformed by the discovery of a "spark" or
passion in life.

Ideas for helping young people find meaning and purpose in life.

Stories of adults looking back at childhood or teen years, remembering who
was there and made a difference in their lives.


Individual actions that have immediate, short-term results.

Individual actions that have lifelong, perhaps even delayed rewards (the
phenomenon of "planting seeds" despite the fact that you're not there to see
the harvest).


Do you have a story to share? Do you know other people who might contribute
suggestions?

You may send all submissions to my attention. Thanks for giving this your
consideration, and thanks for all that you do on behalf of young people!

Best wishes,

Tenessa

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Tenessa Gemelke
Publishing Manager
Search Institute Press


What's a "Spark Catcher"?
Help youth identify and talk about their interests and passions using Search
Institute's new What's My Spark? handout. Watch the video at
www.search-institute.org/sparkcatcher to discover how this appealing,
pocket-sized pamphlet folds into an interactive "spark catcher."
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