Author & Speaker
Invite Mary DeMocker to your class, group, rally or conference!
DeMocker inspires parents, educators, clinicians, eco-justice advocates, faith communities, literary audiences, and students from elementary to grad school with lively talks on how to change our systems– not just our light bulbs.. Contact Mary now.

What people are saying about Mary’s talks:
“Mary’s presentation to my class was a breath of fresh air to students overwhelmed by our global climate crisis. They walked in cynical and left an hour later fired up. Some said she was the most inspiring speaker they’d ever heard in any environmental studies class.”
“I have had Mary DeMocker speak in my classes multiple times and it is always transformative. I learn so much myself! Her passion, creativity and ability to not just connect with young people but mobilize them is a breath of fresh air.”
“Mary DeMocker is consistently one of my undergrad students’ favorite presenters. And no wonder. She brings the idea of “artivism” – the powerful addition of artistic creativity to protest – to students who have never considered raising their voices in this way. Mary is unique among presenters because she strives to make a meaningful connection, sitting with the students and asking for their stories before proceeding to raise awareness (read: blow their young minds) as only she can.”
“My sculpture students were deeply inspired by Mary’s lecture in our class. Her presentation motivated them to think in new and ambitious ways about the potential for art and activism to come together in public spaces. Her ideas continued to resonate with us throughout the term.”
“Mary was informative, passionate and so patient – our crew is fired up!”
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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!
