The mamas have so much to share for Earth month, from middle grade environmental nonfiction and eco-fiction novels, to nature picture books, articles, contests, book festivals, PBS specials, and more. Whew! Now, put on your green jeans and let’s get started!

Book Discussion:

How to Change Everything by Naomi Klein and Rebecca Stepoff

Girl Warriors, How 25 Young Activists Are Saving the Earth by Rachel Sarah

Beyond the Bright Sea by Lauren Wolk

The Last Wild by Piers Torday

Pick Six: Nature Picture Books

1. A Leaf Can Be… by Laurie Purdie Salas and Violeta Dabija
2. Water Can Be… by Laurie Purdie Salas and Violeta Dabija
3. In a Garden by Tim McCanna and Aimee Sicuro
4. One Tomato by Rebecca Mullin and Anna Mullin
5. Outside In by Deborah Underwood and Cindy Derby
6. Tiny, Perfect Things by M.H. Clark and Madeline Kloepper

Show Links:

Color-Cut-Create contest for kids

Ohioana Book Festival

Teen Vogue article by Isabella Fallahi

New Yorker article about Mom’s Battling Climate Change

Greta Thunburg PBS Special