Movement Makers - 2nd Edition by Nick Engelfried (Paperback)

About the Book

Movement Makers tells the behind-the-scenes story of how the youth climate movement grew into a true mass uprising, drawing on interviews with over 100 current and former activist leaders.

Book Synopsis

School strikes for the climate. A bold campaign for a Green New Deal. Fossil fuel divestment. Over the last few years, these and other youth-driven climate initiatives have grabbed the public's attention and irrevocably altered the dialogue about climate change in the United States. But where did this unprecedented wave of activism come from?

Movement Makers tells the behind-the-scenes story of how climate campaigns led by young people grew into a mass uprising, drawing on interviews with over 100 current and former youth leaders. Get ready to hear insights from climate march organizer Jamie Margolin, Indigenous rights advocate Evon Peter, Energy Action Coalition founder Billy Parish, Dakota Access pipeline fighters Joseph White Eyes and Morgan Brings Plenty, and other leaders of organizations including Sunrise Movement, Zero Hour, Power Shift Network, 350.org, Indigenous Environmental Network, and more.

No previous book has covered the U.S. youth climate movement in such a comprehensive way, showing how two decades of organizing laid the foundation for seismic shifts in our national politics. This updated edition brings the story up to the present, including an analysis of how policy wins driven by youth activism are reshaping the energy landscape. Prepare to be amazed at the meteoric rise of a movement fighting for young people's future--and be inspired to find your place in it.

Review Quotes

Praise for the first edition of Movement Makers:

"A textured assessment of the prowess and promise of the youth climate movement in the U.S...Nick Engelfried has gifted us with a clear-eyed breakdown of what this movement has already achieved, while deftly pointing us toward potential paths for political action as climate disruption ramps up around the globe. A riveting read at an urgent juncture."

-Jules Boykoff, Professor of Political Science, Pacific University

"Engelfried's well-turned work has crucial importance to today's world." -Booklist

"Weaves together the dramatic, yet-unfinished story of how the climate movement has been reimagined, reinvented, and re-energized time and again. This is a book of blood, sweat, and tears, but also of hope, undying optimism, and perseverance in the face of insurmountable odds...Essential reading for anyone working to ensure a just and equitable future for all life on Earth."

-Zack Porter, Executive Director, Standing Trees