“Mary DeMocker’s book is an essential resource
for parents… incredibly refreshing.”
-Sierra Magazine

The Parents’ Guide to Climate Revolution:

100 Ways to Build a Fossil-Free Future, Raise Empowered Kids, and Still Get a Good Night’s Sleep

Learn hundreds of wide-ranging ideas, including how to:

Talk about the climate crisis in age-appropriate ways
Amplify the voices of youths ready to challenge politicians
Get kids off screens — and outdoors
Change your lifestyle in ways that deepen bonds, improve moods, and reduce your impact on the Earth

"For anyone who needs a dose of hope.”

— Richard Louv, Last Child in the Woods

"The book we all need right now. DeMocker is a true force for change, and her ideas will help you become one, too.”

— Natural Mother Magazine & Podcast

“I love Mary's advice: Now is the time to climb hills -and the steps of the capitol- with our kids.”

— Dr. James Hansen, former director, NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies

“Devour this essential book...”

— Julia Olson, Executive Director of Our Children’s Trust and Lead Counsel in Juliana v. U.S.

"...will inspire diverse people of all ages."

— Angela Garbes, 2019 Oregon Book Award judge

"Trust me, most of this is going to be fun."

— Bill McKibben, from the foreword

“I love this book...wonderful, inspiring...brimming with ideas.”

— Scott D. Sampson, PhD, host of PBS Kids Dinosaur Train

“This book will empower you and your children...on the biggest issue we face.”

— Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, youth director of Earth Guardians and author of We Rise

“Encouraging, entertaining and, most of all, deeply empowering.”

— Catia Juliana, activist and mother of Kelsey Juliana, youth plaintiff in the Juliana v. U.S. climate lawsuit

"...a delightful read...”

— Eugene Weekly

“ ...makes it easy for us to create a better future for all children.”

— Kitty Piercy, three-term mayor of Eugene, Oregon

“ ...brilliant, honest, funny.”

— Kathleen Dean Moore, author of Great Tide Rising

Recommended on NPR and in The New York Times
Finalist for 2019 Oregon Book Award!
Featured on Yale Climate Connections

About the Author: Mary DeMocker

Mary writes, speaks, and teaches workshops about how we can build a healthy, just, and fun future — while deepening our connections to one another.
Reach her here.

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Come to an event!

Stay tuned -- Mary is planning more workshops, school visits & book events for 2020 all the time!

Jan 18, 4 pm Maggie Mae's Bookshop, Portland, author talk along with Melissa Hart
Jan. 21: Minnesota Public Radio News with Kerri Miller, 10 - 11 EST
Feb. 23, 3:00: Napa Bookmine author talk
Feb 26, evening, Albany, CA, parent workshop
May 5, 7:00 Harvard Arboretum talk

Washington DC May 9 - 14, 2020

New Interviews, Reviews & Articles

NPR article "How to Talk to Kids About Climate Change" quotes Mary. The podcast -- which is different from the article -- gives a shout-out about Mary's book in the middle!
New NRDC article in EcoWatch, "Your Guide to Talking With Kids of All Ages About Climate Change," quotes Mary
Dr. Robyn Silverman interviews Mary for her podcast How to Talk to Kids About Anything
Mary is quoted in this CNN article by Elissa Strauss about how to keep family holiday cheer in the age of climate crisis.
New book review in Natural Mother Magazine and Podcast
Mary's holiday op-ed in the Register Guard, "The North Pole is Going Green!"
Podcast interview, "Big Swings" with the Register Guard about living, celebrating, and civics in the climate crisis.
REI Co-op Journal "How to Talk to Your Kids About Climate Change" quotes Mary
Article by Mary, "Join Kids Fighting for Climate Justice," in the 2019 issue of Skipping Stones, a multi-cultural magazine for youth.
AUDIOBOOK version of The Parents' Guide to Climate Revolution is here!
Check out the many wonderful reviews on Goodreads and Amazon -- and add your own!

Hear/ Read Interviews with Mary

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