By Sleepy Dog Books
The Climate Action Booklist for Classrooms is offered as a free resource for classrooms around the world and is published as a supporting resource for the Climate Action Project and associated climate education programs offered by TAG. Book titles are presented in categories based on general developmental reading levels. Each book is shared with a title, author, illustrator, book cover, and book description. Curator notes provide comments and guidance from global educators based on their own instructional practice.
Marie Lu
Paperback
$12.99
$12.08
Dystopian novel set in a world where rising sea levels have completely changed the geo-political landscape. Follows the story of Day and June in the Republic of America, all the while battling a deadly virus and war between their country and the Colonies of America.
Rachel Ignotofsky
Hardback
$19.99
$18.59
This book explains how our planet works in an accessible and entertaining way with beautiful art, maps, and infographics.
Hannah Testa,
Ashley Lukashevsky
Paperback
$9.99
$9.29
"Written by a young changemaker, this practical guide is sure to inspire"
Barbara Kingsolver
Paperback
$19.99
$18.59
"This beautiful novel uncovers the mystery about why the monarch butterflies have not migrated south for the winter this year"
Kate Allen
Paperback
$9.99
$9.29
"This story follows a young girl who is a science enthusiast and aspiring marine-biologist. Not only does this story include women scientists, but it provides kids with a character who processes grief in a healthy way and overcomes realistic obstacles."
Louis Sachar
Paperback
$8.99
$8.36
"Part suspensful mystery, part cautionary tale, this exciting story follows two young teens as they uncover hidden truths about their local environment."
Margarita Engle,
Alexis Romay
Paperback
$7.99
$7.43
Edver and Luza have to find a way to overcome their differences to save the Cuban jungle that they both have grown to love.
Naomi Klein,
Rebecca Stefoff
Hardback
$18.99
$17.66
An empowering, engaging young readers guide to understanding and battling climate change
Anuradha Rao
Paperback
$24.95
$23.20
One Earth profiles People of Color who live and work as environmental defenders in an easy-to read guide for young people figuring out how to take action.
Bryan Mealer,
William Kamkwamba
Paperback
$18.99
$17.66
An incredible story of resilience and inspiration that has since also been made into a Netflix Film. As a young teen, William Kamkwamba takes life into his own hands and proves the power of dreams and vision.
Cherie Dimaline
Paperback
$19.95
$18.55
Award winning title that brings readers into a near-future dystopian society where climate change has nearly destroyed all civilization. Central topics around Indigenous people and stories of survival and resilience will resonate with many young people today.
Will McCallum
Paperback
$15.00
$13.95
Author explains why plastic is a catastrophic product and ought to be banned. The book gives tips on plastic reduction both generally and specifically in the UK with excellent resources.
Special thanks to our global team of educators and students who served as curators for the Climate Action Booklist for Classrooms for 2021-2022. Curators contributed book title recommendations according to a selection process honoring our community of global classrooms and our commitment to climate action.