Authors

Heather Fleming is the founder of the Missouri Equity Education Partnership (MoEEP) and a former English teacher who has become one of the leading voices for educational justice in Missouri. Through MoEEP, Heather Fleming fights censorship, defends inclusive education, and builds a movement for equity in our schools.

She’s also the author of two powerful, accessible books:

My Black Friend Says - a practical, honest guide to race, bias, and belonging, complete with journal prompts that invite real growth.

The Advocate in Me - an 8-week action journal designed to help you clarify your values, activate your voice, and build a personalized equity plan rooted in real life.

Cynthia Changyit Levin is a national advocacy coach and a rare nonpartisan changemaker who helps everyday people turn civic frustration into meaningful impact. Cynthia is a passionate voice on issues such as child poverty, hunger, global health, maternal care, and gun violence prevention, and she has trained hundreds of new advocates through organizations like RESULTS, Bread for the World, Moms Demand Action, and CARE.

She’s also the author of two dynamic, highly practical advocacy guides:

From Changing Diapers to Changing the World - a bestselling part-memoir, part-manual that offers a deeply personal, step-by-step roadmap to advocacy, especially for caregivers and community builders looking to make a difference.

Advocacy Made Easy (coming soon) - a hands-on toolkit for turning civic frustration into focused, effective action, no matter your political experience or background.