Commit to a cause you’re already passionate about—whether it’s saving the environment, ending world hunger, or protecting endangered species. With the help of local Vermont maple syrup makers (Green Mountain Sugar House), Olympic Gold medalist Hannah Teter bottles Hannah’s Gold to earn money for AIDS orphans in Africa. Justina co-founded readergirlz—an online book community—to promote teen girl literacy. And Syrah in Girl Overboard spearheaded a huge snowboarding event to raise awareness for cancer. So think about a problem and figure out a solution!
Then tell us how you, your club, your team, or your entire school will Go Overboard by:
* forming a team (two or more persons) and filling out an action plan
* proposing a new sustainable organization (venture) to address a problem you have identified in your school, neighborhood, community, the world!
The best ideas will win one of the many Go Overboard Challenge Grants of up to $1,000 each. So get ready to rock the world with your plans.
Find all the rules, prizes, deadlines, judging criteria, and application form for the Go Overboard Challenge Grant on www.burton.com/gooverboardgrant
Hannah and Justina will make appearances at events around the country to spread the word about living loud and giving big.
Part of the proceeds from every copy of Girl Overboard sold on The Positive Turn Girl Overboard Book Tour will be donated to Burton Snowboard’s Chill program.
So find out more about The Positive Turn Girl Overboard Book Tour and check out our website for all the tour stops, dates and more. And while you’re at it, be sure to read Hannah & Justina’s Positive Turn blog right here for the inside scoop of their tour—-who they’re meeting, and where they’re heading next.
Who I'd like to meet: "I love Girl Overboard! Justina Chen Headley has written an inspiring story about a girl finding friendship, family, and - most importantly - herself."
-Carolyn Mackler, author of Guyaholic and The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things, A Michael L. Printz Honor Book
"If SYRAH were a real person, we'd make great friends because WE both have a passion for climbing high, reaching for our dreams, and loving every step while we go over every obstacle. We could snowboard together and then pump up the world with inspiring things!" —Hannah Teter, Olympic Gold Medalist, Snowboarding Half Pipe
"Justina Chen Headley, like her main character, is a "girl with guts." She writes from the heart with energy and passion. Girl Overboard is an exhilarating ride from start to finish." -K.L. Going, author of Fat Kid Rules the World, Michael L. Printz honor book
“Girl Overboard is a powerful story about staying true to who you are and what you love to do. This book is a great inspiration for any young person interested in making a difference.” -Donna Carpenter, Owner/Co-Founder, Burton Snowboards & Chill
Hi Justina, I have been off the MySpace for a while! Thank you for the hardcover book and note! Have been meaning to send you a big thank you! I heard the Seattle stop was amazing. Hope you're doing great!
I can't remember if I thanked you or not for the scavenger hunt goodies, but if not, THANK YOU! Everything's awesome, and the sample chapter is such a tease. I can't wait to read Girl Overboard! :)
Thanks so much for your inspiration & motivational coaching!!! I am detaching from photography more this season, so hopefully that means more writing time! We are in the midst of a Nor'Easter today. It is intense outside!
Thanks, Justina. Glad to hear Chicago was a success! So bummed I couldn't have been there. Pneumonia is no fun, but I have had time for reading and photo-nerding while resting which is nice! I posted a Japan story I wrote in my myspace blog if you want to check it out. Would love your feedback : )
