Kielburger Books & Stories

For generations we have been told the goal of life is to be happy. In Happiness vs. Fulfillment, Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, Marc Kielburger and Craig Kielburger argue that the premise itself is wrong, and that fulfillment is the choice that shapes every other one. Rooted in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s final teachings and current research in neuroscience and psychology, with a foreword by Mel Robbins. Available November 10, 2026.

WEconomy is an international bestseller and a respected guidebook for the next evolution in business. Written by Craig Kielburger, Marc Kielburger and Dr. Holly Branson with a forward by Sheryl Sandberg and an Epilogue by Sir Richard Branson, WEconomy provides a compelling overview that embedding purpose at the heart of your career and in your business one of the smartest things you can do. WEconomy is full of tangible life examples and has been used as a guide for companies like Facebook, Hearst and KPMG.

From the time he was born, Martin Luther King III has carried the weight of his father’s legacy—and his dream of a Beloved Community built on justice, love and equal rights for all. Today, in a world burdened by histories of violence, oppression, racism, poverty, fear and disconnectedness, that dream seems more remote than ever. In answer to these challenges, Martin has teamed up with his wife and fellow activist, Arndrea Waters King, and legacy architects Marc Kielburger and Craig Kielburger to find a new way forward. Drawing on breakthroughs in neuroscience, psychology, epigenetics and their own lived experiences, they have created a groundbreaking new framework called Living Legacy. It’s based on the simple but profound recognition that our small, day-to-day actions create legacies that have the power to transform, uplift and unite us all. It’s time to reevaluate, recognize, and reclaim those legacies. Living Legacy invites us to live our best lives and lives larger than ourselves—and in doing so, discover the most sought-after yet elusive state of being: fulfillment. In conjunction with the Realize the Dream campaign, What Is My Legacy? kicks off an essential conversation on how to best refocus our individual stories to achieve collective change. Featuring never-been-told stories from the King family and contributions from celebrities and thought leaders—including His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Jay Shetty, Julia Roberts, Yara Shahidi, Rev. Al Sharpton and Sanjay Gupta—it’s an extraordinary road map for finding genuine connection, bringing us closer to Dr. King’s dream of a Beloved Community.

Craig’s first book, Free the Children, recounts his remarkable odyssey across South Asia, meeting some of the world's most disadvantaged children and learning the truth behind the headlines. It documents his journey through slums and sweatshops, while fighting to rescue children from the chains of inhumane conditions.An international best-seller and the winner of the prestigious Christopher Award, Free the Children has been translated into eight languages, made into a documentary (It Takes a Child) and served as an inspiration for tens of thousands of young people around the world.

Me to We is a New York Times bestseller that provides a tangible guide to doing good. The book puts forward an approach to life that leads us to recognize what is truly valuable when making decisions, defining our goals and contemplating the legacy we want to leave. It includes contributions by individuals who have followed the Me to We philosophy, including Oprah Winfrey, Queen Noor and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Above all, it creates new ways of measuring happiness, meaning and success in our lives and makes sure these elusive goals are attainable at last.

Based on their travels around the globe, activists Craig and Marc Kielburger have compiled an amusing volume of concerns and complaints heard often in the developed world for a healthy dose of perspective. For each of these trifling tribulations, the Kielburgers draw on their experience in international development and offer suggestions for small, corresponding actions that can make an actual world of difference. It's guaranteed to give pause for both gratitude and laughter.

It Takes A Child is a colourful look back at Craig's adventures in taking global action. Craig takes young readers along on a inspirational and educational journey through South Asia, learning about global poverty and child labour. Along the way, Craig and his friend Alam brave wild rickshaw rides, meet world leaders and befriend kids just like them with moving stories of bravery.

When he was a young boy, Marc Kielburger saw the problems of the world as too big. He didn't know what he could do, or even where to start. But it was then that he was invited to leave his home and go volunteer in distant Thailand.Faced with stark poverty for the first time in his life, Marc wanted to leave the community of Klong Toey after just one day. But as he packed his bags and called his mom, a group of street youth nearby got ready for a unique kind of birthday party. When their paths crossed, Marc had no idea that this celebration would forever transform his understanding of poverty -- and his whole life's journey.Follow a young Marc Kielburger in this true story about discovering the meaning of friendship and the power that one person has to make the difference of a lifetime.

For generations we have been told the goal of life is to be happy. In Happiness vs. Fulfillment, Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, Marc Kielburger and Craig Kielburger argue that the premise itself is wrong, and that fulfillment is the choice that shapes every other one. Rooted in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s final teachings and current research in neuroscience and psychology, with a foreword by Mel Robbins. Available November 10, 2026.

From the time he was born, Martin Luther King III has carried the weight of his father’s legacy—and his dream of a Beloved Community built on justice, love and equal rights for all. Today, in a world burdened by histories of violence, oppression, racism, poverty, fear and disconnectedness, that dream seems more remote than ever. In answer to these challenges, Martin has teamed up with his wife and fellow activist, Arndrea Waters King, and legacy architects Marc Kielburger and Craig Kielburger to find a new way forward. Drawing on breakthroughs in neuroscience, psychology, epigenetics and their own lived experiences, they have created a groundbreaking new framework called Living Legacy. It’s based on the simple but profound recognition that our small, day-to-day actions create legacies that have the power to transform, uplift and unite us all. It’s time to reevaluate, recognize, and reclaim those legacies. Living Legacy invites us to live our best lives and lives larger than ourselves—and in doing so, discover the most sought-after yet elusive state of being: fulfillment. In conjunction with the Realize the Dream campaign, What Is My Legacy? kicks off an essential conversation on how to best refocus our individual stories to achieve collective change. Featuring never-been-told stories from the King family and contributions from celebrities and thought leaders—including His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Jay Shetty, Julia Roberts, Yara Shahidi, Rev. Al Sharpton and Sanjay Gupta—it’s an extraordinary road map for finding genuine connection, bringing us closer to Dr. King’s dream of a Beloved Community.

With a forward by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, this book is a must read for any parents or teachers that offers inspiring lessons from remarkable individuals, committed parents and compassionate children. With revealing stories and insights from the not-so-typical childhoods of Craig and Marc Kielburger, readers will learn how small actions every day can make the world a better place and have a lasting influence on their child's life.

Me to We is a New York Times bestseller that provides a tangible guide to doing good. The book puts forward an approach to life that leads us to recognize what is truly valuable when making decisions, defining our goals and contemplating the legacy we want to leave. It includes contributions by individuals who have followed the Me to We philosophy, including Oprah Winfrey, Queen Noor and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Above all, it creates new ways of measuring happiness, meaning and success in our lives and makes sure these elusive goals are attainable at last.

For generations we have been told the goal of life is to be happy. In Happiness vs. Fulfillment, Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, Marc Kielburger and Craig Kielburger argue that the premise itself is wrong, and that fulfillment is the choice that shapes every other one. Rooted in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s final teachings and current research in neuroscience and psychology, with a foreword by Mel Robbins. Available November 10, 2026.

From the time he was born, Martin Luther King III has carried the weight of his father’s legacy—and his dream of a Beloved Community built on justice, love and equal rights for all. Today, in a world burdened by histories of violence, oppression, racism, poverty, fear and disconnectedness, that dream seems more remote than ever. In answer to these challenges, Martin has teamed up with his wife and fellow activist, Arndrea Waters King, and legacy architects Marc Kielburger and Craig Kielburger to find a new way forward. Drawing on breakthroughs in neuroscience, psychology, epigenetics and their own lived experiences, they have created a groundbreaking new framework called Living Legacy. It’s based on the simple but profound recognition that our small, day-to-day actions create legacies that have the power to transform, uplift and unite us all. It’s time to reevaluate, recognize, and reclaim those legacies. Living Legacy invites us to live our best lives and lives larger than ourselves—and in doing so, discover the most sought-after yet elusive state of being: fulfillment. In conjunction with the Realize the Dream campaign, What Is My Legacy? kicks off an essential conversation on how to best refocus our individual stories to achieve collective change. Featuring never-been-told stories from the King family and contributions from celebrities and thought leaders—including His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Jay Shetty, Julia Roberts, Yara Shahidi, Rev. Al Sharpton and Sanjay Gupta—it’s an extraordinary road map for finding genuine connection, bringing us closer to Dr. King’s dream of a Beloved Community.

Craig’s first book, Free the Children, recounts his remarkable odyssey across South Asia, meeting some of the world's most disadvantaged children and learning the truth behind the headlines. It documents his journey through slums and sweatshops, while fighting to rescue children from the chains of inhumane conditions.An international best-seller and the winner of the prestigious Christopher Award, Free the Children has been translated into eight languages, made into a documentary (It Takes a Child) and served as an inspiration for tens of thousands of young people around the world.

With a forward by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, this book is a must read for any parents or teachers that offers inspiring lessons from remarkable individuals, committed parents and compassionate children. With revealing stories and insights from the not-so-typical childhoods of Craig and Marc Kielburger, readers will learn how small actions every day can make the world a better place and have a lasting influence on their child's life.

Based on their travels around the globe, activists Craig and Marc Kielburger have compiled an amusing volume of concerns and complaints heard often in the developed world for a healthy dose of perspective. For each of these trifling tribulations, the Kielburgers draw on their experience in international development and offer suggestions for small, corresponding actions that can make an actual world of difference. It's guaranteed to give pause for both gratitude and laughter.

It Takes A Child is a colourful look back at Craig's adventures in taking global action. Craig takes young readers along on a inspirational and educational journey through South Asia, learning about global poverty and child labour. Along the way, Craig and his friend Alam brave wild rickshaw rides, meet world leaders and befriend kids just like them with moving stories of bravery.

Take Action! is a step-by-step guide to active citizenship that equips young people with the tools to make a difference on local, national and global levels. Based on tested and proven leadership seminars, workshops and programs, Take Action! serves as a unique civics curriculum for young people between the ages of 10 and 15 who wish to become socially involved and learn valuable life-long communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.

Building on the principles of ‘Take Action’, Take More Action is an advanced guide to global citizenship, empowering young people to be world changers around the globe or in their own backyard. Brilliantly illustrated and packed with powerful quotes, stories and resources, Take More Action includes invaluable material on character education, ethical leadership, effective activism and global citizenship.

When he was a young boy, Marc Kielburger saw the problems of the world as too big. He didn't know what he could do, or even where to start. But it was then that he was invited to leave his home and go volunteer in distant Thailand.Faced with stark poverty for the first time in his life, Marc wanted to leave the community of Klong Toey after just one day. But as he packed his bags and called his mom, a group of street youth nearby got ready for a unique kind of birthday party. When their paths crossed, Marc had no idea that this celebration would forever transform his understanding of poverty -- and his whole life's journey.Follow a young Marc Kielburger in this true story about discovering the meaning of friendship and the power that one person has to make the difference of a lifetime.

For generations we have been told the goal of life is to be happy. In Happiness vs. Fulfillment, Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, Marc Kielburger and Craig Kielburger argue that the premise itself is wrong, and that fulfillment is the choice that shapes every other one. Rooted in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s final teachings and current research in neuroscience and psychology, with a foreword by Mel Robbins. Available November 10, 2026.

From the time he was born, Martin Luther King III has carried the weight of his father’s legacy—and his dream of a Beloved Community built on justice, love and equal rights for all. Today, in a world burdened by histories of violence, oppression, racism, poverty, fear and disconnectedness, that dream seems more remote than ever. In answer to these challenges, Martin has teamed up with his wife and fellow activist, Arndrea Waters King, and legacy architects Marc Kielburger and Craig Kielburger to find a new way forward. Drawing on breakthroughs in neuroscience, psychology, epigenetics and their own lived experiences, they have created a groundbreaking new framework called Living Legacy. It’s based on the simple but profound recognition that our small, day-to-day actions create legacies that have the power to transform, uplift and unite us all. It’s time to reevaluate, recognize, and reclaim those legacies. Living Legacy invites us to live our best lives and lives larger than ourselves—and in doing so, discover the most sought-after yet elusive state of being: fulfillment. In conjunction with the Realize the Dream campaign, What Is My Legacy? kicks off an essential conversation on how to best refocus our individual stories to achieve collective change. Featuring never-been-told stories from the King family and contributions from celebrities and thought leaders—including His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Jay Shetty, Julia Roberts, Yara Shahidi, Rev. Al Sharpton and Sanjay Gupta—it’s an extraordinary road map for finding genuine connection, bringing us closer to Dr. King’s dream of a Beloved Community.

With a forward by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, this book is a must read for any parents or teachers that offers inspiring lessons from remarkable individuals, committed parents and compassionate children. With revealing stories and insights from the not-so-typical childhoods of Craig and Marc Kielburger, readers will learn how small actions every day can make the world a better place and have a lasting influence on their child's life.

Based on their travels around the globe, activists Craig and Marc Kielburger have compiled an amusing volume of concerns and complaints heard often in the developed world for a healthy dose of perspective. For each of these trifling tribulations, the Kielburgers draw on their experience in international development and offer suggestions for small, corresponding actions that can make an actual world of difference. It's guaranteed to give pause for both gratitude and laughter.

It Takes A Child is a colourful look back at Craig's adventures in taking global action. Craig takes young readers along on a inspirational and educational journey through South Asia, learning about global poverty and child labour. Along the way, Craig and his friend Alam brave wild rickshaw rides, meet world leaders and befriend kids just like them with moving stories of bravery.

Building on the principles of ‘Take Action’, Take More Action is an advanced guide to global citizenship, empowering young people to be world changers around the globe or in their own backyard. Brilliantly illustrated and packed with powerful quotes, stories and resources, Take More Action includes invaluable material on character education, ethical leadership, effective activism and global citizenship.

When he was a young boy, Marc Kielburger saw the problems of the world as too big. He didn't know what he could do, or even where to start. But it was then that he was invited to leave his home and go volunteer in distant Thailand.Faced with stark poverty for the first time in his life, Marc wanted to leave the community of Klong Toey after just one day. But as he packed his bags and called his mom, a group of street youth nearby got ready for a unique kind of birthday party. When their paths crossed, Marc had no idea that this celebration would forever transform his understanding of poverty -- and his whole life's journey.Follow a young Marc Kielburger in this true story about discovering the meaning of friendship and the power that one person has to make the difference of a lifetime.