GIRLS WHO GREEN THE WORLD

A celebration of women who are devoted to reducing the impact of climate change in a variety of creative ways.

From the author of Girls Who Run the World (2019) comes a collection of brief profiles of women working tirelessly to reduce humanity’s impact on our planet. Introductory chapters and wide-reaching infographics provide background information on the science behind the climate crisis and the urgent need for action. Readers are encouraged to find hope by starting small and thinking big. There is a clear focus on creating change through entrepreneurship; many of the women are or have been CEOs. Prefaced by fill-in-the-blank answers to personal questions asked of the subjects, the biographical sketches are organized into thematic sections based on their areas of focus, such as reducing plastic waste, government and politics, fossil fuels, and food. The biographical information is augmented with facts about related environmental issues, data from reputable sources, and quotes from the author’s personal interviews with subjects. Jarén’s colorful, bold illustrations highlight the racially and culturally diverse women; in many cases their identities fuel their passion. There are also women whose affluence and privilege allowed them to take more risks. Unfortunately, given the focus on urgency and innovation, the content is sure to become dated quite quickly. The final chapter encourages young readers to find a way to contribute to environmental change in a way that is personally resonant.

A gift book for budding entrepreneurs.