The First Rule of Climate Club

By: Carrie Firestone

Narrated by: Courtney Lin

An eighth grader starts a podcast on climate activism and rallies her friends to create lasting change in their local community and beyond, in this companion to Dress Coded.

When Mary Kate Murphy joins a special science pilot program focused on climate change, the class opens her eyes to lots of things she never noticed before about her small suburban town: Kids waste tons of food at school without a second thought. Parents leave their cars running in the pick-up lane all the time. People buy lots of clothes they don’t really need. Some of her friends who live in the city and are bused to her school don’t always feel included. And the mayor isn’t willing to listen to new ideas for fixing it all. Mary Kate and her friends have big plans to bring lasting change to their community and beyond. And now is the time for the young people to lead and the leaders to follow—or get out of the way.

Critic reviews

Praise for The First Rule of Climate Club:

A Jane Addams Children’s Book Award Finalist

"Fast-paced and often funny . . . A passionate novel uplifting young activists." —Kirkus Reviews

"Lively and inspiring . . . Addresses more than climate change, also touching on equity and inclusion as well as traditional and natural healing methods. Readers will cheer." —Booklist

"Told through short chapters, podcast scripts, flyers, letters, and lists, this book shares with readers the power of determination and unity . . . A great choice for middle grade readers interested in climate change, social justice, and student activism." —School Library Journal

Amazing!!!!!!!

I love this book!
I love how when you think the story is over, there is 3 like more hours left.
Courtney Lin does a great job narrating this book.
I Rea omens this audio book for ages 10 - 13

Really inspiring.

This book inspired me to make posters about saving different endangered animals. It made me care more about climate change and pollution! Read like I was standing right next to the main characters. Recommend for ages 10+.