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'This is mindful activism . . . thought-out, strategic and engaging' Guardian

'I love what Sarah does! It's quiet activism for everyone including introverts' Jon Ronson

'Sarah Corbett mixes an A-grade mind with astonishing creativity and emotional awareness' Lucy Siegle

If we want a world that is beautiful, kind and…

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1 author picked How to be a Craftivist as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Sarah runs the Craftivist Collective, and her work proves that it’s possible to protest in a gentle and mindful way.

Her book outlines some of the ways she has managed to create change through quiet activism, and she has a new book coming out soon, which I’m looking forward to reading. 

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