KidSpirit is the world’s only youth-led platform for building community through life's big questions. This critically acclaimed anthology of articles, poetry, and artwork by young creatives, showcases a wide range of perspectives. Readers of all ages will find kindred spirits in these pages, inspiring them to think more deeply and expansively about their lives and the world around them. From articles and artwork to poetry, this anthology features extraordinary work from 11 to-17-year-olds around the world. The book also showcases content from renowned adult writers and thinkers featured in KidSpirit’s PerSpectives column, including Nobel Peace Laureate, Leymah Gbowee, Buddhist meditation teacher, Lama Surya Das, and computational neuroscientist, Dr. Anil Seth.

“This book is beautiful, touching, and inspiring. The wisdom of these kid authors—and their ability to find beauty and grace in the world around them—took my breath away. I cannot wait to read and reread the essays in this book to my children!"
– Emily Esfahani Smith, author of international bestseller, The Power of Meaning

“Whoever said ‘Wisdom comes with age’ hasn't read 15 Years of KidSpirit. They should. In fact we all should. I would go so far as to say we should bookmark it on all our digital devices and dip into it each day. I could meditate on the beautiful artwork for hours, or let the poems and articles from teenagers from around the world open my eyes to insights into love, life and longing that my 60 years failed to see.”
– Nick Stuart, former CEO of Transform Films and Odyssey Impact

“Reading these inspiring literary works gives me so much more hope for the future! KidSprit’s mission, embodied in this beautiful collection, is a testament to the power of focusing on our commonalities rather than our differences—something I think we can all agree is needed today more than ever.”
– Sherrie Westin, President of Sesame Workshop