Books
Young Children
“Creekfinding: A True Story,” by Jacqueline Briggs Martin
A story that tells of a lost creek that becomes restored to promote a flourishing ecosystem.
“Rachel: The Story Of Rachel Carson,” by Amy Ehrlich
Children's biography about environmentalist and scientists Rachel Carson.
"The Journey," by Francesca Sanna
A story about accepting refugees in times of crisis.
“We are the Gardeners,” by Joanna Gaines
A story of triumphs and struggles in starting a family garden.
“The Giving Tree,” by Shel Silverstein
How we treat nature matters and this book can serve as a good lesson in terms of not taking things for granted.
“Compost Stew: An A to Z Recipe for the Earth,” by Mary McKenna Siddals, illustrated by Ashley Wolff
Learn the alphabet through compost terms.
"The Lorax," by Dr. Seuss
Contemplate the effects that greed has on the environment.
“Seeds of Change: Wangari’s Gift to the World,” by Jen Cullerton Johnson, illustrated by Sonia Lynn Sadler
A movement that began in Kenya by paying women to plant trees throughout the country can empower children all around the world to take action.
“Florette,” by Anna Walker
Nature is all around us, Mae finds, when she moves to a new city in search of a garden.
"I Want to Go Green! But What Does that Mean?" by Jill Dunn
Learn what being green means through rhymes.
"A Wild Child's Guide to Endangered Animals," by Millie Marotta
Learn about animals around the planet that need our help.
“Charlie and Lola: Look After Your Planet"
Recycling and reusing can be fun and important to everyone.
Young Adult
"We Are All Greta: Be Inspired to Save the World," by Valentina Giannella
Learn about Greta Thunberg's biography as well as what climate change means.
"Heroes of the Environment: True Stories of People Who Are Helping to Protect Our Planet," by Harriet Rohmer
Learn about ordinary people who made it their goal to protect the envionrment.
"What Does It Mean to be Green?" by Rana DiOrio
Insightful everyday tasks that can allow you to go green.
"Omnivores Dilemma For Kids: The Secrets Behind What You Eat" by Mike Pollan
There are endless possibilities for eating naturally outside of our processed system, we just have to seek the opportunities.
Adults
"Silent Spring," by Rachel Carson
If we do not take care of the planet now, we may not hear the birds next spring.
"Braiding Sweetgrass," by Robin Wall Kimmerer
We have been mistreating the environment for a very long time and the consequences may not always be repairable. Indigenous traditions can be beneficial in the advent of climate change.
"Omnivores Dilemma" by Mike Pollan
Learn about the possibilities and importance of natural eating outside of the industrial food system.
"This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs the Climate" by Naomi Klein
We must be the change we need for our environment because nobody else is going to make the change for us.