The 2025 Kingston Climate Change Symposium is happening on Jan. 20th. This year’s theme will explore the impact of climate change on younger generations and their efforts to tackle both present and future challenges. Check out the following titles to learn more about how climate change shapes tomorrow's leaders.
Drawn to Change the World by Emma Reynolds
Junior: Emma Reynolds shines a spotlight on 16 incredible youth activists from around the world who are fighting to protect the planet and life on Earth.
Fighting in a World On Fire: The Next Generation's Guide to Protecting the Climate and Saving Our Future by Andreas Malm.
Junior: In this adaptation of Andreas Malm's best-selling book, questions about climate change are brought to the most important audience of all: those who are growing up in a world on fire.
The 21: The True Story of the Youth Who Sued the U.S. Government Over Climate Change by Elizabeth Rusch
Teen: The true story of 21 young people and their ongoing case against the U.S. government for denying their constitutional right to life and liberty.
The Air They Breathe: A Pediatrician on the Frontlines of Climate Change by Debra Hendrickson
Adult: A fascinating look into the impact climate change has on children by a pediatrician in the fastest-warming city in America.
The Conceivable Future: Planning Families and Taking Action in the Age of Climate Change by Meghan Elizabeth Kallman et al
Adult: In The Conceivable Future, authors Meghan Elizabeth Kallman and Josephine Ferorelli explore how the climate crisis affects our decisions about family planning, parenting and political action.
What If We Get It Right?: Visions of Climate Futures by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson.
Adult: This provocative and optimistic book maps an inspiring landscape of possible climate futures where humanity charts pathways to sustainability.
Worms Eat My Garbage: How to Set Up and Maintain a Worm Composting System by Mary Appelhof
Adult: This comprehensive guide to the practice of vermicomposting teaches readers the best practice for using worms to turn household food waste into nutrient-rich fertilizer.
Green Living Made Easy: 101 Eco Tips, Hacks and Recipes to Save Time and Money by Nancy Birtwhistle
Adult: The Great British Bake Off winner, Nacy Birtwhistle, provides tips and tricks for affordable and eco-friendly cooking, baking, gardening, cleaning and gift-making.
