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In the News
We've Been Mooched!
We offered BookMooch, a great bookswapping site, five copies of Hot Planet for members to read and share. We did this in collaboration with Eco-Libris, which plants a tree for every book copy in its program. The copies were quickly snatched up and there's a waiting list of nearly 30 more readers. We're happy to get the word out about climate change.
We've Been Found!
The two moms who run Green Mom Finds found us and touted Hot Planet: "I love that A Hot Planet Needs Cool Kids not only educates, but also empowers children to make a positive difference in the future of our planet." The moms recognize that, although the book is directed at kids, "it’s also a great resource for “cool” parents and “cool” teachers, as well." Thanks, Green Moms!
Geek Love
Andy, a contributor to Geeknews, gave Hot Planet a great review in the Green Power section on January 2. He writes, "I don't have children, but I'm purchasing this book for my sister's family that is being home schooled." And adds, "I wouldn't mind if the local schools made it required reading as part of science class in grade school. Mind you, I'm pretty tight fisted when it comes to schools, tax levies and the like so that should tell you something about the bar I have." We get it, Andy, and we appreciate the shout out.
We're on the Map!
A shout out to our neighbors (across the Sound) Parent Map for their plug of Hot Planet: "Here’s a colorful kids’ guide packed with info and ideas for action on climate change. A Hot Planet Needs Cool Kids by Bainbridge Island author Julie Hall gives kids plenty to think about — and do — to improve our planet. Readable, fascinating, enjoyable and thorough."
Hot Planet Is an Organic Pick
Thanks to Cindy Wang, founder of Organicpicks, for a great review of Hot Planet. She writes, "I am excited to share this book with the kids around me." And she explains why: "Often, 'people against nature' is the framework through which we see our relationship with the environment, humans being an integral part of nature somehow cast aside. With a concise but very clear approach, this book re-adjusts the framework to 'people in nature'. A Hot Planet steps through the living elements in our eco-system and the stress they are undergoing right now. Reading the book, I remembered that my friend Jamie once said, 'every time we destroy a part of the living eco-system, a piece of our humanity dies with it.'”
Alternative Consumer Picks Hot Planet
Maureen O'Connor, founder and publisher of the Alternative Consumer, selected Hot Planet for the Eco-Libris holiday green gift guide. Maureen writes, "This 'kid's book' is unusual in that it is designed as a hands-on climate change guide for parents and teachers, as well as readers 9 and up." She adds that "Kids will appreciate the bold graphic layout and high-impact imagery on each info-packed page." Maureen explains why Hot Planet makes a great gift: It's "a great way to empower parents, teachers and kids to engage in creative thinking, act on principles and realize progressive values."
Eco Child's Play and Good Friends, Good Books Endorse Hot Planet
Jennifer Lance, blogger for Eco Child's Play and Good Friends, Good Books, featured A Hot Planet on December 20. She writes about the book, "I highly recommend it, as I feel it is important to support independent publishers that represent your values. Informing and empowering children is key to solving our current climate crisis." Jennifer also worked through on her blog post one of the book's many activities, listing five things that scare her about climate change for the purpose of brainstorming solutions.
We Get a Kick out of Kiwi!
Kiwi Magazine gave a shout to Green Goat Books by featuring our new book A Hot Planet Needs Cool Kids in its December "Ultimate Green Holiday Gift Guide." The Gift Guide comes with a key to greenness. A product is keyed as educational, sustainable, fair trade, promoting fitness, charitable, handmade, recycled, safe/nontoxic, and/or organic. One thing Kiwi forgot to mention is that not only is Hot Planet educational; it's also recycled and fair trade. But we like the attention regardless. And we like the magazine (it's got substance)!
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