LoveReading4Kids Says
LoveReading4Kids Says
Part of the best selling Empower the Future series following the highly acclaimed This Book Is Anti-Racist and published in the summer when climate change finally became a reality here in the UK, this is a book which every school should have.
With the same format of short, accessible chapters, clear explanations of unfamiliar vocabulary and vivid impactful illustrations, this is an immediately engaging read, but one which pulls no punches in its examination of how our society arrived at this point, what the effects of climate change are and what we all can do about it. The author takes the climate debate to another level by clearly explaining the concept of climate justice and discusses how not all society has the same protections and resources and that there are intersecting systems of oppression and an undeniable overlap between climate change and racism. But she also shows ways in which community, relationships and mutual-aid can change our world, and how we can use our privilege to stand up for others.
Each chapter ends with activities and exercises which will be invaluable discussion points and a great resource for critical thinking as well as empowering young changemakers.
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This Book Will Save the Planet Synopsis
A rousing and radical investigation into the climate crisis, its causes, and how to fight for the most vulnerable people affected by it, This Book Will Save the Planet is a vibrantly illustrated study of one of humanity's most significant threats. With this third title in the NYT #1 best-selling Empower the Future series, you'll gain a deeper understanding of climate change and climate justice.
Our planet is in crisis. The ice caps are melting, sea levels are rising, wildfires are raging... and those most affected by global warming are marginalised communities across the globe. But all is not lost - there's still time for each and every one of us to make a difference. Through the lens of intersectionality, author Dany Sigwalt lays out the framework for how we can come together to fight climate change, and how we can work to put people over profit.
The planet is not protected if all its inhabitants are not; the people are not protected if the planet they inhabit is not. In this book, you will: Discover the core principles of climate justice Learn how solidarity, community and mutual aid can change the world Find out how to use your privilege to stand-up for other people At the end of each chapter, there are activities and calls to action to get you thinking and to grow your knowledge. All you need is a pen and a piece of paper. With kaleidoscopic and vibrant illustrations by artist Aurelia Durand, this book is written for everyone who lives on planet Earth.
By the end, you'll have the tools you need to go out and make a difference. The Empower the Future series is a collection of vital and urgent books about how we can all build a better world.
Other titles in the list include
This Book is Feminist and This Book is Anti-Racist.
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9780711268876 |
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2nd August 2022 |
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Dany Sigwalt |
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Aurelia Durand |
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Frances Lincoln Childrens Books an imprint of Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd |
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Paperback |
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159 pages |
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Empower the Future |
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Press Reviews
Dany Sigwalt Press Reviews
A call-in for the next generation, equipping readers with knowledge and a framework to create change - part of the publisher's Empower the Future series. - The Bookseller
A rousing investigation into the climate crisis. Part of the Empower the Future series, and one of Quarto's lead titles for August. - The Bookseller
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About Dany Sigwalt
Dany Sigwalt is a parent and Co-Executive Director of Power Shift Network, an organization that works to mobilise the collective power of young people to mitigate climate change. She is working for climate justice, liberation and healing for Black folks & all people. Aurelia Durand is a French graphic artist. Her work, which includes the illustrations for the #1 New York Times bestseller This Book Is Anti-Racist, is a vivid celebration of diversity; she dedicates her artistic voice to matters involving representation. Aurelia represents Afro-descendants as joyful, proud, and empowered - a united community whose destinies are intertwined. These colorful personalities present the unified voice of a global community whose hopes, dreams, and desires envision an inclusive future for all. Her work has been featured in advertising campaigns, galleries, and editorial magazines; her clients include Nike, The New Yorker, Facebook, and more. Find her on Instagram: @4ur3lia.
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