Lets Move the Needle, Shannon Downey
Lets Move the Needle, Shannon Downey
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Let's Move the Needle
An Activism Handbook for Artists, Crafters, Creatives, and Makers; Build Community and Make Change!

Author: Shannon Downey

Narrator: Shannon Downey

Unabridged: 6 hr 8 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/01/2024

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included

Synopsis

Create change in the world with this inspiring guide to social activism, from the artist and craftivist behind Badass Cross Stitch.

Craftivism, or the space where art and activism meet, is a powerful, ever-evolving social justice movement that continues to grow and diversify as more voices and mediums take part in it. In Let's Move the Needle, Shannon Downey, an outspoken voice in the craftivist movement for over a decade, provides a roadmap and accessible toolkit for burgeoning art activists.

Filled with self-reflective activities, exercises, prompts, and stories, Let's Move the Needle educates and empowers creatives to center their art around collective action in service of political, social or community issues they are most passionate about; affirming that everyone can be a changemaker and that change-making can be generative, enjoyable, and a bit sassy!

Reviews

Goodreads review by Josephine on November 10, 2024

The title implies this could be linked to crafts needlework etc. After a couple of chapters this is clearly an activist bible also appealing for anyone looking fir a new mindset to change their world. An enjoyable read full if practical tips. However very disappointing the craft element was forgotte......more

Goodreads review by Melanie on June 19, 2024

A really solid guide to activism and launching community projects......more

Goodreads review by Ellen on September 18, 2024

I’ve been a craftivist for several years, both as a participant in national and international projects and in local and personal activities. I’ve read a lot. But this book is totally different than anything currently available. After describing craftivism and listing several good examples, Downey s......more

Quotes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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