Growing Up Elizabeth May

Key Selling Points Young people all over the world are taking action for the environment. This book contains practical tips for making change, starting in your own community. In the book, young people ask Elizabeth about her activism and she answers in her own words. There are also quotes, art and poetry from young activists. Sylvia Olsen wrote the book with Elizabeth’s daughter, Cate May Burton. They were able to get to the real story of Elizabeth’s life in a way no one else could have. This is both an American and Canadian story. It crosses borders and has international relevance tied to the climate crisis. Until 2019, Elizabeth May held the position of leader of the Green Party of Canada, for 13 years. She is currently a Canadian Member of Parliament for Saanich–Gulf Islands.