We Don't Have Time For This
A tied election throws two rival teen activists together to lead their school’s environmental justice club, and they are taken by surprise when their clashes reveal deeper feelings hidden beneath their antagonism.
"Craft successfully balances developing believable—and likable—teen characters with powerful messages about community activism and the power of youth voices. A refreshing romance with substance."
—Kirkus Reviews
One of twenty-five must-read books by Black authors in 2024!
—NetGalley
"One undeniable thing about the climate crisis: we will only solve it if we manage to work together, which this fine novel makes wonderfully clear."
—Bill McKibben, author The End of Nature
“Craft hits on all of the things that matter to teenagers today in a relatable and heartwarming story. It's a testament to the power of the collective and shows how each one of us can make a difference, no matter our race, class, or age.”
—Hope Reese, journalist for The New York Times and other publications
"A necessary and inspirational read... Put this in the hands of teens who are ready to take a stand.”
—Booklist
"Highly recommend picking it up for the young people in your life or just for your own younger self. Trust me, you’ll want to make time for this one!”
—Mary Annaïse Heglar, author of Troubled Waters
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Everything That Rises: A Climate Change Memoir
Authentic and inspiring, Everything That Rises personalizes climate change by paralleling our relationship to the planet with the ways we interact at home.
“The most unusual and authentic book you will ever read on climate change... deeply personal, mysteriously exhilarating and profoundly moving."
—Christiana Figueres, author of The Future We Choose: The Stubborn Optimist’s Guide to the Climate Crisis
"This is a tour de force—an instant classic and a crucial addition to the literature of the environment... Do not miss it for any reason."
—Bill McKibben, author of The End of Nature
"Thanks to Craft’s exquisitely recounted dual journey, readers not only comprehend, but also feel, that all ‘global’ climate change is local."
—Harriet A. Washington, author of A Terrible Thing to Waste: Environmental Racism and the Assault on the American Mind
"Whether she's writing about her traumatic personal history or the shared uncertainty of our climate affected future, Brianna Craft's words radiate warmth, power, vulnerability, and strength."
—Mathangi Subramanian, EdD, author of A People's History of Heaven
“We need all the books about climate change right now, written by all the people with the knowledge and expertise to show and tell us how to save the planet. Craft is one of those people and this is one of those books.”
—Ms. Magazine
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