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A Better World Is Possible by Meera Subramanian

A Better World Is Possible

Global Youth Confront the Climate Crisis

Meera Subramanian, Danica Novgorodoff

First Second · Print & ebook · March 3, 2026

"Helpful and hopeful." —John Green, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of The Fault in Our Stars A Better World Is Possible is a comprehensive and graphic novel guide on climate change and what you can do about it.

Activism & Social JusticeGraphic Social TopicsConservation & Environment for Teensgraphic
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Who it’s for
A graphic guide connects climate science, youth activism, and solutions for a warming planet.
Themes
Climate change, Youth climate activism, Collective action
Genres
Graphic Social Topics, Conservation & Environment for Teens, Activism & Social Justice

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"Helpful and hopeful." —John Green, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of The Fault in Our Stars A Better World Is Possible is a comprehensive and graphic novel guide on climate change and what you can do about it. As climate change quickens—bringing with it extreme weather, biodiversity loss, and humanitarian crises—four teens help organize the world’s largest climate protest. Hundreds of thousands join them, taking to the streets of New York City and demanding answers.

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How did climate change get this bad? Who’s to blame? And most importantly: What can we do about it? In their stunning graphic novel, New York Times best-selling illustrator Danica Novgorodoff and award-winning environmental journalist Meera Subramanian share experiences from their lives and those of the four youth activists. Through their stories, we learn the science behind our changing planet and explore solutions at hand. They show us that anyone can make meaningful change, because a better world is possible—and together, we can create it!

Climate Protest

A graphic guide connects climate science, youth activism, and solutions for a warming planet.

Come here for

  • The science behind a changing planet
  • Solutions alongside stories of youth activists

Expect

  • Coverage of extreme weather
  • Attention to biodiversity loss

Where it sits

Activism & Social Justice46%
Graphic Social Topics40%
Conservation & Environment for Teens33%

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Publisher categories

  • Graphic Science & Nature
  • Conservation & Environment for Teens
  • Activism & Social Justice
Authors
Meera Subramanian, Danica Novgorodoff
Publisher
First Second
Published
March 3, 2026
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Climate change · Youth climate activism · Collective action
Reading lane
Graphic Science & Nature