Our Future

September 10, 2019, Toronto --Sweden's Greta Thunburg represents a movement of young people from across the globe who are raising awareness about issues from climate change to gun violence. Our Future: How kids are taking action shines a light on the efforts on ten brilliant and brave young activists who are making a difference for the future of our planet.
American Jaelun Parkerson kneels with his football teammates during the national anthem to protest racial injustice. Canadian Autumn Peltier spoke in front of the United Nations to raise awareness about water pollution. Melati Wijsen from Indonesia started working at twelve-years-old to convince her government to ban plastic bags. And Tiassa Mutunkei from Kenya started a club for young people to stop elephants from being killed for their ivory tusks.
Our Future: How kids are taking action is the fourth book in the Kids Activist series from author-illustrator Janet Wilson. Following the ten main profiles, the final pages of the book provide additional examples of kids from around the world, including the unstoppable Greta Thunburg. The book closes with ideas for how young people can try and make a difference in their own communities.

"The accounts are easy to read and accompanied by appealing illustrations and relevant photos; readers will find plenty to identify with here. ... a useful addition to any collection on these topics...Highly Recommended." - Canadian Review of Materials