Press Kit
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Downloads: Press release, author photos, book cover, one-page book description "sell sheet", two-page "speaker sheet," and book introduction
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Book Availability: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop.com & independent bookstores. Autographed copies available from www.changyit.com (US orders only)
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Short Bio
Levin is the author of “From Changing Diapers to Changing the World: Why Moms Make Great Advocates and How to Get Started” and the upcoming "Advocacy Made Easy" handbook launching in October of 2025. A non-partisan activist working across a variety of issues, Levin coaches volunteers of all ages to build productive relationships with members of Congress. She advocated side-by-side with her two children from their toddler to teen years and crafted a new approach to advocacy based upon her strengths as a mother. She is currently a volunteer with RESULTS, the ONE campaign, Bread for the World, CARE Action, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, MomsRising, and the UN Foundation’s Shot@Life Campaign. She has served as a board member for RESULTS and CARE Action.
Long Bio
Levin is the author of “From Changing Diapers to Changing the World: Why Moms Make Great Advocates and How to Get Started” and the upcoming "Advocacy Made Easy" handbook launching in October of 2025. A non-partisan activist working across a variety of issues, Levin coaches volunteers of all ages to build productive relationships with members of Congress. She advocated side-by-side with her two children from their toddler to teen years and crafted a new approach to advocacy based upon her strengths as a mother.
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Levin served as a board member of RESULTS/RESULTS Educational Fund and led volunteer groups for RESULTS in Chicago and St Louis. She is currently a volunteer with RESULTS, the ONE campaign, Bread for the World, CARE Action, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, MomsRising, and the UN Foundation’s Shot@Life Campaign. She currently sits on the board of CARE Action.
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Her published opinion pieces have appeared in The New York Times, The Financial Times, the Washington Post, and many other national and regional publications. She has delivered in-person presentations and workshops for many organizations including PTA, The World Bank, the UN Foundation’s Shot@Life Campaign, and RESULTS. She also appears on podcasts and webinars speaking about advocacy and motherhood, discussing global poverty issues, and training advocacy volunteers. She received the 2021 Cameron Duncan Media Award from RESULTS Educational Fund for her citizen journalism on poverty issues.
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Book Information
"From Changing Diapers to Changing the World: Why Moms Make Great Advocates and How to Get Started"
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What would you change about the world if you could?
Cynthia Changyit Levin cared deeply about global poverty and hunger even before becoming a parent. But mothering her own children toughened her resolve to stand up for her values and work to create a better world for all kids. In this inspirational book “From Changing Diapers to Changing the World: Why Moms Make Great Advocates and How to Get Started,” Levin offers step-by-step instructions on how to be an effective advocate, even while juggling diapers and naps. She shows how advocacy can take many forms, from phone calls and letters to fundraising and speaking in the halls of Congress. With warmth and humor, she demystifies the process of connecting with government officials , weaving in uplifting stories of mothers who have taken successful action on causes important to them. Besides improving the lives of others, mom-advocates also serve as great role models for their children, setting an example of grit and good character.
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With their talents, persistence, and passion for helping others, mothers can inspire action to solve community and global problems… and become the change they want to see in the world.
ISBN: 978-1-955985-34-5 (hardcover)
ISBN: 978-1-955985-33-8 (paperback)
ISBN: 978-1-955985-35-2 (ebook)
Publisher: Publish Your Purpose Press
Price: $18.95 paperback, $32.50 hardcover, $8.95 ebook
Where to buy: Amazon, Ingram
Page count: 312 pages
"Advocacy Made Easy: How to Turn Civic Frustration into Meaningful Action"​
Launch Date October 29, 2025
Autographed books on pre-sale now will ship shortly before 10/29.
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Advocacy shouldn’t be hard—and now it doesn’t have to be.​Feeling frustrated with the state of the world?
You’re not alone—and you’re not powerless. In her latest inspiring release, renowned advocacy expert, speaker, and lobbyist Cynthia Changyit Levin delivers a clear, practical handbook designed to demystify the advocacy process for everyone. A purposeful follow-up to her debut, “From Changing Diapers to Changing the World: Why Moms Make Great Advocates and How to Get Started,” this new resource offers a convenient, step-by-step guide to making your voice heard in the halls of power—no political experience required.​Drawing on decades as a non-partisan activist, Levin simplifies advocacy into seven easy-to-follow actions. From mastering basic methods of communicating with elected officials to leading highly influential lobby meetings, every chapter gives readers tools to make an impact. ​With her friendly and accessible tone, Levin shares valuable tips on building effective relationships with members of Congress and creating meaningful change through strategic communication and community partnerships . Real-life stories bring her methods to life, making this guide as motivating as it is informative.​You don’t have to live in silence. You can engage, be heard, and help shape the future. With Levin’s guidance, advocacy becomes not only possible—but powerfully effective.​​
ISBN: 979-8-887-206-0 (paperback)
ISBN: 979-8-88797-207-7 (ebook)
Publisher: Publish Your Purpose Press
Price: $14.95 paperback, ebook TBD
Where to buy: Amazon, Ingram
Page count: 84 pages
Author Quotes
​"An everyday citizen who learns the skills to advocate to our elected officials is democracy at its finest. To save lives with those skills is humanity at its finest."
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"I’m going to let you in on the big secret: To be a powerful activist, your main job is to put yourself forward and say, “I care!”
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"My goal is to empower moms to move from thinking, 'I can’t change the world—I’m just a mom' to 'I can change the world because I’m a mom!' "
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"Advocating will take persistence and courage. We’ll do it for ourselves, and we’ll do it for the people we are trying to protect. You will achieve more than you thought you could. Most importantly, you’ll be able to say, 'I did my part. I didn’t just give up.'”
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"Can I guarantee that if you engage in advocacy, your elected officials will listen to you and change their minds? No. But there is a 100 percent chance you won’t change anything if you only vent your frustrations with your friends behind closed doors."
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"Now is the right time to act because this is the moment when you’re on the earth. It’s the only time we get to make the world better."
Downloads
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Press Release for "From Changing Diapers to Changing the World"
1-Page Book Description "Sell Sheet" for "From Changing Diapers to Changing the World"
2-Page Keynote & Workshop Description "Speaker Sheet"
Book Introduction for "From Changing Diapers to Changing the World"
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