# Encouraging Youth Activism 'Three Cups of Tea' by Greg Mortenson By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-04-20 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inspiring-social-change-three-cups-of-tea-by-greg-mortenson-encourages-kids References: [abcnews.go](http://www.abcnews.go.com/WN/PersonOfWeek/popup?id=7181504) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0142414123?ie=UTF8&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0142414123&tag=trenhunt0f-20) Greg Mortenson’s story of building schools in Pakistan and Afghanistan, "[Three Cups of Tea: One Man’s Journey to Change the World… One Child at a Time](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0142414123?ie=UTF8&tag=gorgetalk-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0142414123)," has recently been released in a young-adult edition. The original adult book was a New York Times bestseller. The new book is a shorter, simpler account of the events that inspired his life’s work. It also emphasizes the [role of young people](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/climate-education-program) as important participants in the world. In the book, Mortenson’s 12-year-old daughter, Amira, describes experiences with her parents as well as what it is like to wait at home while her father travels: “My dad’s a peacemaker, and some people hate him or are jealous. He has been threatened to be killed,” she says. This book promises to be a wonderful addition to [young readers’ bookshelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinyherostories). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Activism](https://www.trendhunter.com/activism) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Youth Activism:** Opportunity to engage and empower young people to make a positive impact on the world. - **Education in Developing Countries:** Opening the door for innovative approaches to improving education in underprivileged areas. - **Youth Authors and Storytelling:** Creating opportunities for young people to share their stories and inspire others. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Publishing:** Disruptive potential in producing books that inspire and empower young readers. - **Nonprofit Organizations:** Opportunity for nonprofits to support and amplify youth activism and education initiatives. - **Education Technology:** Innovation in developing educational tools and platforms for students in developing countries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Meaningful Picture Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/t-is-for-terry.md) - [Kindness-Promoting Children's Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeats-childrens-books.md) - [Mental Health-Centric Childrens Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindy-mind.md) - [Kid-Friendly Menstruation Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-about-menstruation.md) - [Kids' Money Management Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/financial-awareness.md) - [Prolonged Activism Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stay-in-the-fight.md) - [Toddler Development Activity Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-quiet-book-activity-book.md) - [Encouraging Graduation Gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/make-magic-bundle.md) - [Mindful Children's Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abc-affirmation-board-book.md)