"Josephine van Linden and Carl Fertman are masters in the area of youth leadership development. They have written a book that can be used by educators, youth service providers, and directors of youth groups of religious organizations...any adult who wants help in guiding and partnering with young people. Adults will learn how to nurture, reinforce, and celebrate behaviors that will allow young people to tap into their inherent roles as leaders." ----Sheila Drummond-Hughes, Communities in Schools

"This book will help adults remove the barriers, partner with youth, and together unleash the enormous potential that ALL young people have--to the benefit of our communities." ----Richard J. Sauer, president and CEO, National 4-H Council

"A thorough assemblage of critical ingredients for consideration in planning curriculum and programs to promote leadership skills in youth." ----Rosalind Chivis, school administrator, Philadelphia Public Schools, and former mentor for the National Society for Experiential Education leadership development program

"This book challenges secondary educators and community leaders to broaden their perception of leadership and to develop inclusive student leadership programs that cater to the individual strengths of today's youth." ----Robert A. Lewis, Jr., instructional teacher leader, Pittsburgh Public Schools