The Blue Bunny is so happy to be hosting a book launch party for Olivia Van Ledtje (aka "LivBit") and Cynthia Merrill as they share their recently published book Spark Change: Making your Mark in a Digital World. Olivia is the creator of LivBits - short videos for kids and teachers about reading, thinking, and life. Her work is featured internationally as a model for digital citizenship and kid creation. Cynthia is a consultant, speaker and author dedicated to strengthening literacy and tech experiences for all students.

Spark Change examines the multitude of possibilities available when students are given the opportunity to amplify their learning online, centering on three ideas of citizenship: be a good person, be critical and be an advocate for something you care about in life. Liv’s story offers readers an opportunity to explore how students can use technology as a tool for empathy, equity and activism. Kids can’t become changemakers if they aren’t empowered to think beyond their own community. Liv’s online sense of agency serves as an example of maximizing opportunities, developing a powerful voice and making global connections that deepen her compassion for people and the world.