Books
Farming is Female
Twenty Women Shaking Up the Field
Who grew the food you're eating for dinner? Most people don't know. Through interviews with more than twenty women farmers, climate journalist Rachel Sarah shares how modern farmers are changing the way we think about food production. Their stories include the struggles of undocumented workers, the shortage of fresh produce in low-income neighborhoods, and the food justice advocates who are feeding communities.
These remarkable women farm with a focus on equity and climate consciousness, renouncing the played-out image of the American farmer as Old McDonald. Learn about them and their mission in this middle grade nonfiction book alongside hands-on projects, inspirational activities, and even recipes.
“In a time when voices like these are being silenced, this informational text shines a spotlight on workers doing impactful things in a way that updates and reframes what it means to be a farmworker. . . A refreshing look at the lives of farmers across the United States and its territories, this title invites critical thinking and connection; a very strong choice for middle school and public libraries.” — School Library Journal
“Connecting the cultural importance of food, land, and community, this collective biography showcases the excellence of women who have devoted their efforts to farming and are succeeding in teaching, growing, and providing for all.” — Booklist
“A nourishing and inspiring bounty of STEM opportunities.” — Kirkus
Climate Champions
15 Women Fighting for your Future
Fifteen women, each in her own way an environmental advocate, set examples for those interested in climate science and justice. Climate change is a crisis that the individuals profiled in this book tackle head-on with urgency and hope. As Sarah assures readers in her introduction, there is still time for us to make necessary changes.
Taken together, the chapters demonstrate the breadth of ways to get involved, no matter one’s age or professional background. Many of the subjects—including Wanjiku Gatheru, a young Rhodes Scholar and the daughter of Kenyan immigrants to the U.S.; Trimita Chakma, an Indigenous woman from Bangladesh who is a feminist advocate for grassroots organizations; and Tori Tsui, a documentary filmmaker from New Zealand and Hong Kong who is an activist for diverse representation—point out that those in the Global South who are most affected by climate change also have the least to do with creating these problems. This compact and useful resource effectively highlights critical voices.
“An inspiring collective biography that is also an empowering call to action.” — Kirkus
"This book promises an introduction to 15 women climate champions, but it delivers far more...the women's stories offer hope and inspiration." — Booklist Starred Review
“This book is a solid choice for libraries looking to inspire teens interested in climate change.” — School Library Journal
Girl Warriors
How 25 Young Activists Are Saving the Earth
Girl Warriors: How 25 Young Activists Are Saving the Earth tells the stories of 25 climate leaders under age 25. They've led hundreds of thousands of people in climate strikes, founded non-profits, given TED talks, and sued their governments. These young eco-activists present a hopeful picture of the future of environmentalism. These fearless girls and young women from all over the world are standing up to demand change when no one else is.
2021 Skipping Stones Honors Book in Nature and Ecology
“Engaging, brilliant, and intersectional: a must for shelves everywhere.” — Kirkus
“With courage, struggle, and triumph, these 25 fearless girls and women aren’t just telling their own stories. They’re telling the story of a world that was always possible and is now bursting into being.” — Eric Holthaus, author of The Future Earth
“This collective biography will resonate with and empower readers passionate about climate action.” — Booklist
"It gives me true hope to read about the phenomenal young women of Girl Warriors. Their fierce commitment to the future of our precious planet is as inspiring as it is vital." — Kate Schatz, New York Times bestselling author of Rad American Women A-Z
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