The TwentyOne, Elizabeth Rusch
The TwentyOne, Elizabeth Rusch
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The Twenty-One
The True Story of the Youth Who Sued the US Government Over Climate Change

Author: Elizabeth Rusch

Narrator: Jesse Vilinsky

Unabridged: 8 hr 48 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/26/2023

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

Compelling and timely, award-winning author Elizabeth Rusch’s The Twenty-One tells the gripping inside story of the ongoing landmark federal climate change lawsuit, Juliana vs. United States of America. The Twenty-One is for readers of Christina Soontornvat’s All Thirteen, fans of Steve Sheinkin’s books, and anyone interested in the environment and climate change, as well as youth activism, politics and government, and the law. From severe flooding in Louisiana to wildfires in the Pacific Northwest to melting permafrost in Alaska, catastrophic climate events are occurring more frequently—and severely—than ever. And these events are having a direct impact on the lives (and futures) of young people and their families.In the ongoing landmark case Juliana vs. United States, twenty-one young plaintiffs claim that the government’s support of the fossil-fuel industry is actively contributing to climate change, and that all citizens have a constitutional right to a stable climate—especially children and young adults, because they cannot vote and will inherit the problems of the future.Elizabeth Rusch’s The Twenty-One is a gripping legal and environmental thriller that tells the story of twenty-one young people and their ongoing case against the U.S. government for denying their constitutional right to life and liberty. A rich, informative, and multifaceted book, The Twenty-One stars the young plaintiffs and their attorneys; illuminates the workings of the United States’s judicial system and the relationship between government, citizens’ rights, and the environment; and asks listeners to think deeply about the future of our planet.Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

About Elizabeth Rusch

Elizabeth Rusch is the author of A Greater Goal and You Call This Democracy?, both of which were finalists for the YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults, and more than a dozen acclaimed children’s books, including picture books, middle grade, fiction, nonfiction, and a graphic novel. In a starred review Kirkus called her book The 21: The True Story of the Youth Who Sued the U.S. Government Over Climate Change a “nail-biting account.” She lives in Portland, Oregon, with her family.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Megan on October 31, 2023

Thank you to the publisher for allowing me to read this book in exchange for an honest review! This was such an interesting book to read. I have not read about any court cases that didn't involve a crime between people as we traditionally think about it. So I was really curious to see how this works.......more

Goodreads review by Alejandro on November 28, 2024

Are you interested in climate change or activism? If so, this book is for you. “The Twenty-One” tells the story of 21 young people who sued the U.S. government over climate change. It can be confusing at first because you might expect the lawsuit to be the focus. Instead, the book first introduces e......more

Goodreads review by Gabby on January 10, 2025

very inspiring!! and does a great job at explaining the judicial system and processes along the way!......more

Goodreads review by Allie on March 19, 2024

*The 21* by Elizabeth Rusch follows the true story of 21 young people who sued the United States government and executive branch for its active participation in climate change. Under the leadership of lawyer and environmental activist Julia Olson, this team of children and volunteer lawyers accused......more

Goodreads review by Jennifer on October 24, 2023

Received as a Goodreads Giveaway. Pretty damning evidence dating back to JFK of the US Government’s direct involvement in causing a warming planet. It all boils down to the 1-2% powerful elite who do not want to disrupt their profits. Their greed is dooming us all. Proud of these young plaintiffs fo......more