Written by a founder member of Extinction Rebellion Youth London, this is no greenwashing book – it's an important call to action. A manifesto for how young people can help to save the planet by questioning everything about modern life and acting upon their conclusions.
Challenge Everything. Act Now. Change the World. This book will show you how.
Blue Sandford was named by The Times as one of "Britain's Greta Thunbergs" (Dec 2019)
The main concern of young people is climate change and how to combat it. This book, the only official handbook from Extinction Rebellion Youth, will help you to change your life and change the world for the better. Written by a founder member of Extinction Rebellion Youth London, this is no greenwashing book – it's an important call to action. A manifesto to show young people how to save the planet by questioning modern life.
This book asks you to challenge everything – challenge government (protest and take peaceful action where necessary), challenge business (decide who you want to support, decide who you want to boycott), and above all to challenge yourself – how can you change your life to make a difference. Filled with stories, essays, slogans and inspiring illustrations, this book covers consuming, actioning, boycotting, campaigning, striking, questioning, rewilding and reconnecting with our planet.
Reviews
'This rousing Extinction Rebellion Youth manifesto will inspire and inform aspiring world-changers.'
― LoveReading.co.uk
'A call to action for budding climate activists.'
― Book Murmuration
'Inspirational'
– Fiona Noble ― The Bookseller
'A great read for young people who are interested in living a more sustainable existence. In the current climate, it’s easy to feel dejected and powerless, but Sandford reminds both adults and children that there are things we could – and should – be doing to help make a difference. It’s a hopeful, no-nonsense guide to challenging everything – government, businesses and, most of all, yourself.'
― Northern Soul
'Sandford's narrative voice is passionate and on every page, her commitment for all of us to work together to challenge the climate crisis is very clear. This book has the capacity to really make the reader think about how we all live and how the future of the planet is in all of our hands.'
– Reading Zone
'Uncompromising, impassioned and, above all, practical, Challenge Everything is a handbook for green living and environmental protest from Extinction Rebellion Youth. From peaceful protest to business boycotts and fundamental lifestyle changes, this is an essential guide to tackling climate change and changing the world forever.'
― Waterstones, 'Best Children's Books to Look Out for in August'
'A necessary and illuminating call to action'
― The September Issues
'Ideal for inspiring eco-aware teens to ask questions and take action responsibly … Blue Sandford's startling book shows us a different way.'
― The School Reading List
'[A] passionate call to action'
― The Bookseller
'Powerful'
– The Week Junior
About the author
Blue Sandford was born in 2002. She lives in London with her family and six cats. A Hebridean childhood without cars, electricity or hot water has inspired an ambition to reconnect with nature and campaign for a better world. She is a founder member of Extinction Rebellion Youth London, where she has played a crucial part in organising and participating in actions.
