“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.

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New / Upcoming:

Popular Science / HotHouse feature: Climate justice education. It's all about emotions & empowerment.
WIRED: How to Talk to Children About Climate Change article includes quotes from Mary
ROMPER published an updated excerpt from Mary's book's in a special issue helping families engage in climate solutions.

Recent Projects

2021 Interview on WYNC's The Brian Lehrer Show
PIELC 2021 Virtual Panel - "How to Talk With and Empower Youth in the Climate Crisis" - Moderated by Mary
2021 Weather Channel interview: Kids & climate crisis
"So Your Kids Are Stressed Out About The Climate Crisis: Here's how to help" article, Sierra Magazine
Minding Nature Journal reprinted Mary's Sun Magazine interview with Kathleen Dean Moore on the moral urgency of the climate crisis.
Seattle's Child features Mary in Author Chat
National Geographic Family (caveat: All of Mary's quotes on system change & civics with kids were cut.)
Mary's TEDx talk! Re-Storying Our Future With Your Creativity
Review of Jamie Margolin's book "Youth to Power" in Sierra Magazine
Mary featured in Washington Post article about families prioritizing system change
Mary interviewed by Michael Krasny on KQED’s The Forum
NPR article "How to Talk to Kids About Climate Change" quotes Mary. The podcast -- different from the article -- recommends book!
AUDIOBOOK version of The Parents' Guide to Climate Revolution!
Check out the many wonderful reviews on Goodreads and Amazon -- and add your own!

Hear/ Read Interviews with Mary

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