KaBOOM!: A Movement to Save Play [Paperback]

ThisNew York Timesbestseller is a powerfully moving story of a man from humble beginnings, who identified a tragic problem and figured out how to address it on a national scale.

KaBoomchronicles Darell Hammond's amazing journey from a childhood spent living in a group home in Illinois to becoming the founder and CEO of KaBOOM!, one of the most successful nonprofit organizations in the United States. KaBOOM! has raised almost $200 million, directly built 1,743 playgrounds with a million volunteers, and has touched the lives of countless children and families. More than just a memoir,KaBoomis a call to action that will inspire readers by challenging them to rethink traditional notions of community and social change.“It takes equal parts audacity, creativity, and vision to build an organization as successful as KaBOOM!--and Darell Hammond has that special blend. I'm proud to have partnered with the organization as First Lady of California to bring 31 new playgrounds to the state's neediest communities, including the first volunteer-built intergenerational playground in California. It's a partnership that continues to change lives and transform these communities.” —Maria Shriver, award-winning journalist, bestselling author and activist

“Darell Hammond's visionary work is helping bring national attention to the critical ‘play deficit' so many children face and transforming not just children but entire communities. Read this compelling, engaging book and be inspired.” —Marian Wright Edelman, President, Children's Defense Fund

“The story of Darell and KaBOOM! demonstrates that true leadership and innovation comes from not only celebrating successes, but also embracing and learning from failures. Through his tireless dedication and willingness to continually re-think traditional approaches to creating social change, Darell’s reflections provide powerful insights inl“2