We Rise, Xiuhtezcatl Martinez
We Rise, Xiuhtezcatl Martinez
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We Rise
The Earth Guardians Guide to Building a Movement That Restores the Planet

Author: Xiuhtezcatl Martinez

Narrator: Drew Caiden

Unabridged: 9 hr 11 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/05/2017


Synopsis

Sixteen-year-old climate activist Xiuhtezcatl Martinez and his group the Earth Guardians believe that choices made now will have a lasting impact on the world of tomorrow, and they want to ensure a positive, just, and sustainable future. Beginning with their empowering story, We Rise explores many aspects of effective activism and provides step-by-step information on how to start and join solution-oriented movements. With conversations between Xiuhtezcatl and well-known activists, revolutionaries, and celebrities, practical advice for living a more sustainable lifestyle, and ideas and tools for building resilient communities, We Rise is an action guide for how to face the biggest problems of today. If you are interested in creating real and tangible change, We Rise will give you the inspiration and information you need to do your part in making the world a better place.

About Xiuhtezcatl Martinez

Xiuhtezcatl Martinez is a sixteen-year-old indigenous climate activist, a hip-hop artist, and the youth director of Earth Guardians, an organization of young activists, artists, and musicians who are stepping up as leaders in order to work together to create positive change concerning important issues such as climate change. His work has been featured in publications such as National Geographic and Upworthy and on networks such as Showtime and PBS. He lives in Boulder, Colorado.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Kayla

Read for a climate literacy class and ended up skimming a majority of the second half. A lot of the information was outdated, very brief, and scattered which made it hard to grab onto for me. I would have loved more storytelling and hearing of the experiences of this young man because it seems like......more

Goodreads review by Karrie

I had the amazing opportunity to meet Xiuhtezcatl had an Earth Day celebration in IL. This young man is wise beyond his years! This is a great starting guide for ANYONE looking to help with our environment.......more

very inspiring......more

Goodreads review by Chelsea

This book has me shook. It amazes me that a kid of 17 can be so knowledgable and driven to protect the earth. He goes into detail about the various problems we face in stopping global warming from animal agriculture, to fracking, all without making the individual feel insignificant. Too often do we......more