In Good Kids the Story of ArtWorks, author & community leader Mike Peringer, presents an integrated, principal-centered approach for creating social change. Based on the true story of ArtWorks, Good Kids charts the amazing results  that occur when community leaders and juvenile justice centers work together to re-incorporate at-risk youth back into the community. 

In Good Kids, Mr. Peringer discusses exactly what it took to get the program going, shares its success stories as well as its failures and inspires others to act by providing key advice on how to implement similar programs in your own community. Interspersed throughout the book are lively inspirational stories, many written by youth and inspired by the kids that benefited from ArtWorks. These stories offer a glimpse into the actual experiences of many of the affected youth.  

Good Kids calls all of us to roll up our sleeves, have some fun and make a difference in our communities.

ArtWorks -- Empowering young people through professional opportunities in the Arts.

Since it’s inception in 1995, ArtWorks has helped over 5,000 youth perform thousands of community service hours and has created over 1,500 murals.  It is the recipient of the following awards: Sustainable Seattle’s Outstanding Community Leadership, Seattle Magazine’s Best Arts of the Year, National Asphalt Pavement Association Community Involvement Award, Association of Washington Business Community Service Award, NWSource.com People’s Pick finalist, and The Telly Award, for Outstanding Public Service Video. ArtWorks continues to make a difference in the lives of countless youth.  Learn more at www.UrbanArtWorks.org

About the Author
Michael Peringer was born in Seattle and graduated from the University of Washington. After attending Law School and Graduate School at the University, he entered the business world. He started ArtWorks as a result of a grant to the SODO (South of Downtown) Business Association, an organization he founded. Mike’s civic efforts have garnered him several awards, including the Jefferson Award and the Seattle Police Department’s Citizen Appreciation Award. He published Lifeline to the Yukon, a history of the Yukon River and has authored numerous articles.

He is married, the father of five and has seven grandchildren. He lives near downtown Seattle.

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