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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Shannon DowneyPublisher: Workman Publishing Imprint: Storey Publishing LLC Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 21.60cm ISBN: 9781635868906ISBN 10: 1635868904 Pages: 264 Publication Date: 05 December 2024 Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , General , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Forthcoming Availability: Not yet available  This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release. Table of ContentsReviewsInspiring and funky ... this book will get readers thinking about how to make a difference and create the kind of world they want to live in, whether it's through craftivism or via some other pathway.--Booklist This stimulating, thoughtfully-organized guide to craftivism will appeal both to activist-minded creatives and noncrafters looking for practical steps to help turn their intentions into action.--Library Journal, starred review Shannon Downey shows that we can move that needle together, in despair, outrage, boredom, and in a joyful imagination of the world as it should be. --Steve Hosik Moon, Former Director of Organizing at Asian Americans Advancing Justice Let's Move the Needle is full of heart, humor and a major dose of how-to that inspires social change and invites us to help build a more inclusive, just, and equitable world.--Mary Morten, President, Morten Group, LLC Let's Move the Needle is much more than a craft book ... Shannon's warmth and wit shine through as she challenges you to step out of your comfort zone and start crafting for the greater good.--Stephanie Rohr, author of Feminist Cross-Stitch An exquisite celebration of creativity, curiosity, tenacity, and delight. This book will give you the permission, agency, and excitement to start making positive change.--Greta Johnsen, host of Nerdette podcast Finally, an exploration of the lightning-fast mind that is Shannon Downey ... This powerful book offers a deep understanding of craftivism and guides you to take authentic actions based on your own values.--Julie Jackson, creator of Subversive Cross Stitch This book allows you to step more deeply into your soul and find matters of justice that you will be willing to fight forever for truth and equity to prevail. Craft is the medium and a gloriously abundant and empathic life well-lived is the reward.--Elena Quintana, Ph.D., justice activist Let's Move the Needle is full of heart, humor and a major dose of how-to that inspires social change and invites us to help build a more inclusive, just, and equitable world.--Mary Morten, President, Morten Group, LLC Let's Move the Needle is much more than a craft book ... Shannon's warmth and wit shine through as she challenges you to step out of your comfort zone and start crafting for the greater good.--Stephanie Rohr, author of Feminist Cross-Stitch An exquisite celebration of creativity, curiosity, tenacity, and delight. This book will give you the permission, agency, and excitement to start making positive change.--Greta Johnsen, host of Nerdette podcast Finally, an exploration of the lightning-fast mind that is Shannon Downey ... This powerful book offers a deep understanding of craftivism and guides you to take authentic actions based on your own values.--Julie Jackson, creator of Subversive Cross Stitch This book allows you to step more deeply into your soul and find matters of justice that you will be willing to fight forever for truth and equity to prevail. Craft is the medium and a gloriously abundant and empathic life well-lived is the reward.--Elena Quintana, Ph.D., justice activist Author InformationShannon Downey is the founder of Seriously Badass Women and Badass Cross Stitch, and is an artist, activist, craftivist, community builder, and general instigator. She leverages craft-based art forms to bring people together and her artwork can be found in galleries, museums, and private collections around the world. She has been featured in outlets including Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Atlas Obscura, Fast Company, and i-D, and her work has been featured in books including Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Signs of Resistance: A Visual History of Protest in America. She was recently selected as the artist in residence at the Chicago Botanic Garden. She currently lives and works in Chicago, Illinois. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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