You Should Meet - 73 - Kids who are Changing the World - Ready-to-Read

Sep 29, 2026

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Kids who are Changing the World introduces young readers to an inspiring group of child activists, explaining why it is possible for kids to make a difference despite big, complex problems. The opening frames the challenge of homelessness and shares how Jahkil Naeem Jackson begins helping in Chicago, offering practical actions such as distributing blessing bags. The program structure outlines five reading levels and designed confidence-building guidance for developing readers.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryLiterature

FormatPDF

Pages52

Reading Time1 h 20 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction

Chapter 1: Meet Jahkil Naeem Jackson

Chapter 2: Meet Natalie Hampton

Chapter 3: Meet Gitanjali Rao

Chapter 4: Meet Joris Hutchison

But Wait...There's More!

READY△TO*READ 73VEL THREE YOuKids who Are SHOULDChangingMEET BONUS CONTENT INSIDE! by Sheila Sweeny Higginson illustrated by Alyssa Petersen THEN REACH FOR THE STARS! Each child is a rising star in our Ready-to-Read program,gainingconfidence as they launch from one reading level to the next.Witha constellation of engaging,soon-to-be favorite stories and starringcharacters to lead the way,we encourage beginning readers toenjoy the journey of learning to read. The Ready-to-Read stories are grouped into five reading levels: ★★★★★ READY-TO-GO!★STELLAR STARTER! Stories created for the very new reader,using sight words,word families,and rhythm,rhyme,and repetition. PRE-LEVEL ONE★ RISING STAR READER! Stories are shared reading experiences,featuring familiarcharacters and simple words. LEVEL ONE★ STAR READER! Stories feature easy sight words and words to sound out,simple plot and dialogue,as well as familiar topics and themes. LEVEL TWO★SUPERSTAR READER! Stories have simple chapters,longer sentences,and high-interestvocabulary words. LEVEL THREE★ MEGASTAR READER! Stories have longer,more complex plots and character development,challenging vocabulary words,and more difficult sentence structure. Confidence is a big key to learning to read,and whether a child is a StellarStarter or a Megastar,this program is designed to help kids feel like stars atevery reading level.With the help of their favorite characters,every readingstar will sparkle and shine as they take pride in their abilities and learnto love reading. Blast off on this starry adventure...a universe of reading awaits! YOuSHOULD MEETKids who AreChangingthe World by Sheila Sweeny Higginsonillustrated by Alyssa Petersen Ready-to-Read皇Simon SpotlightNew York London Toronto Sydney New Delhi 8 SIMON SPOTLIGHT An imprint of Simon &Schuster Children's Publishing Division 1230 Avenue of the Americas,New York,New York 10020 This Simon Spotlight edition March 2019 Text copyright C2019 by Simon &Schuster,Inc. llustrations copyright C2019 by Alyssa Petersen All rights reserved,including the right of reproduction in whole or in part in any form. SIMON SPOTLIGHT,READY-TO-READ,and colophon are registered trademarks of Simon &Schuster,Inc. For information about special discounts for bulk purchases,please contact Simon &Schuster Special Sales at 1-866-506-1949 or business@simonandschuster.com. Manufactured in the United States ofAmerica 0119 LAK 24681097531 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Names:Higginson,Sheila Sweeny,1966-author.|Petersen,Alyssa,illustrator. Title:Kids who are changing the world!/by Sheila Sweeny Higginson;illustrated by Alyssa Petersen. Description:First edition.|New York:Simon Spotlight,2018.|Series:You should meet|Audience:Age 6-8. Identifiers:LCCN 2018031340(print)|LCCN 2018046030(eBook)| ISBN 9781534432161(eBook)|ISBN 9781534432147(pbk)|ISBN 9781534432154(hc) Subjects:LCSH:Child volunteers—Juvenile literature.|Children as inventors—Juvenile literature.|Childrenand the environment—Juvenile literature. Classification:LCC HQ784.V64(eBook)|LCC HQ784.V64 H542018(print)|DDC 333.7083—dc23 LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2018031340 CONTENTS Introduction Chapter l:Meet Jahkil Naeem Jackson Chapter 2:Meet Natalie Hampton Chapter 3:Meet Gitanjali Rao Chapter 4:Meet Joris Hutchison But Wait...There's More! 5 6 15 24 32 41 Introduction The world is a big place,and it is filled with amazing people and places.It also hasmany problems.Some of those problemsare challenging.Even grown-ups havea hard time figuring out how to solve them.So how can one kid do it?Is it reallypossible for a kid like you to change theworld? An African proverb says,"If you thinkyou're too small to make a difference,youhaven't spent the night with a mosquito.”The kids in this book know that you'renever too small to start changing the world! # Chapter lMee

FAQs

What is the main message of the Introduction?

The Introduction emphasizes that big problems exist everywhere, but kids can still help change the world. It uses the idea that you are never too small to start making a difference.

How does Jahkil Naeem Jackson get involved?

Jahkil learns about homelessness in his community when his aunt takes him to hand out soup and chili in Chicago. He later starts making blessing bags for people without homes.

What are the five reading levels in the Ready-to-Read program?

The program groups stories into five levels: Stellar Starter, Rising Star Reader (Pre-Level One), Star Reader (Level One), Superstar Reader (Level Two), and Megastar Reader (Level Three).

What will readers find after the chapters?

After the four chapters, the book includes a section titled "But Wait...There's More!" for additional content beyond the main chapter stories.

Sep 29, 2026

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