Climate fiction, or the “cli-fi” genre features stories about environmental challenges and the power of youth activism.

Authors of these books write about kids who take action, hoping to empower readers to make a difference in the face of current environmental issues.

Hello from Renn Lake by Michele Weber Hurwitz is about a mysterious lake with a mind of its own. It teaches about the importance of protecting fragile ecosystems.

The Last Bear by Hannah Gold is about a young girl’s interaction with the last polar bear on a remote Arctic island. It highlights the devastating impact of climate change on wildlife.

Nowhere Better Than Here by Sarah Kapit is about how our actions threaten the water supply and our way of life.

Haven Jacobs Saves the Planet by Barbara Dee: follows Haven’s passion for environmental activism as she runs up against the realities of climate change and difficulties of make a difference in her community. It’s great for demonstrating the power of individual action.