OUR CLIMATE CRISIS
Read Brave Saint Paul is a new twist on the traditional city one-book program. Rather than a single book, the program revolves around a common theme relevant to our city. All readers — from our youngest children to our elders — are encouraged to engage in the program through reading, discussion, programming, and action. The 2020 Read Brave theme is “Our Climate Crisis.”
The current state of the environment affects all of us, from Saint Paul to countries across the globe. We have all played a part in how we got here, and we are all a part of the solution. Read Brave aims to unite residents around this topic — to seek understanding of the science, share stories about its impact, and work together toward solutions.
For 2020, The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline is the primary pick, and Climate Justice by Mary Robinson is the nonfiction pick. Learn more about Read Brave Kids below.
Read Brave Kids Voting
Read Brave Kids Voting
Vote for your favorite 2020 Read Brave Kids PICTURE BOOK
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The Digger and the Flower by Joseph Kuefler0
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All the Water in the World by George Lyon and Katherine Tillotson0
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Sea Bear: Journey for Survival by Lindsay Moore0
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The Earth Book by Todd Parr0
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Water is Water by Miranda Paul0
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Hey, Water! by Antoinette Portis0
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Life by Cynthia Rylant0
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Thank You, Earth by April Pulley Sayre0
Vote for your favorite 2020 Read Brave Kids EARLY GRADE book
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Buried Sunlight by Molly Bang and Penny Chisholm0
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Merhorses and Bubbles by Asia Citro0
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What is Climate Change by Gail Herman0
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Mama Miti by Donna Jo Napoli0
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Spring After Spring by Stephanie Roth Sisson0
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If Polar Bears Disappeared by Lily Williams0
Vote for your favorite 2020 Read Brave Kids MIDDLE GRADE book
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The End of the Wild by Nicole Helget0
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Hoot by Carl Hiaasen0
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Climate Migrants by Rebecca Hirsch0
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Never Say Die by Will Hobbs0
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Same Sun Here by Silas House and Neela Vaswani0
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Me and Marvin Gardens by Amy Sarig King0
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The Flooded Earth by Mardi McConnochie0
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Better Off Undead by James Preller0
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Bayou Magic by Jewell Parker Rhodes0
EVENTS
Featured Events
Phalen Freeze Fest
Read Brave: Conversations with Eric Holthaus
Events Calendar
BOOK SELECTIONS
The Marrow Thieves, by Canadian Métis author, Cherie Dimaline, is this year’s primary book selection. A 2018 Canada Reads finalist, the young-adult novel imagines a dystopian future where global warming has ravaged the earth and, with it, most people’s ability to dream. Indigenous people, who can still dream, are hunted for their marrow to create a serum for others. The story follows Frenchie, a teenager on the run. After his brother is captured, Frenchie must create an ad hoc family and fight to preserve his people.
Watch a short introductory 'hello' from Cherie Dimaline to readers in Saint Paul.
Access our reading and discussion guide.
Save the date! Dimaline will visit Saint Paul March 11-13, 2020.
Climate Justice: Hope, Resilience, and the Fight for a Sustainable Future, by Mary Robinson, the former President of Ireland, is this year’s nonfiction selection. Robinson gives voice to farmers, activists, and ordinary people worldwide who are facing the effects of the climate crisis with courage and innovation. Her book acknowledges the hardship and uncertainty environmental degradation has had on traditional ways of life and celebrates the resilience of people who have worked for sustainable solutions.
Watch Mary Robinson's TED Talk on "Why Climate Change is a Threat to Human Rights."
Access our reading and discussion guide.
Get a FREE library card.
Visit our library card FAQs to learn more about how to get your FREE Saint Paul Public Library card.
We're excited to announce the 2020 Read Brave Kids book picks. Read Brave Kids empowers young readers and artists by engaging in fun reading activities that celebrate kids' choice, gaining a voice, and engaging in brave conversations with their communities.
Read Brave Kids 2020
Vote for your favorite 2020 Read Brave Kids PICTURE BOOK
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The Digger and the Flower by Joseph Kuefler0
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All the Water in the World by George Lyon and Katherine Tillotson0
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Sea Bear: Journey for Survival by Lindsay Moore0
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The Earth Book by Todd Parr0
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Water is Water by Miranda Paul0
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Hey, Water! by Antoinette Portis0
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Life by Cynthia Rylant0
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Thank You, Earth by April Pulley Sayre0
Vote for your favorite 2020 Read Brave Kids EARLY GRADE book
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Buried Sunlight by Molly Bang and Penny Chisholm0
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Merhorses and Bubbles by Asia Citro0
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What is Climate Change by Gail Herman0
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Mama Miti by Donna Jo Napoli0
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Spring After Spring by Stephanie Roth Sisson0
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If Polar Bears Disappeared by Lily Williams0
Vote for your favorite 2020 Read Brave Kids MIDDLE GRADE book
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The End of the Wild by Nicole Helget0
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Hoot by Carl Hiaasen0
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Climate Migrants by Rebecca Hirsch0
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Never Say Die by Will Hobbs0
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Same Sun Here by Silas House and Neela Vaswani0
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Me and Marvin Gardens by Amy Sarig King0
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The Flooded Earth by Mardi McConnochie0
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Better Off Undead by James Preller0
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Bayou Magic by Jewell Parker Rhodes0
EXPLORE
Browse the latest Read Brave 2020 content.
Read Brave 2020
Read Brave: Conversations
Read Brave: Documentary Series
Saint Paul Public Library on Twitter: "We had a great discussion…" | 2340968
How climate change, colonialism are spurring mass migration
Ann Griffin on Twitter: "Thanks @stpaullibrary for supporting…" | 2331232
Vote for your favorite 2020 Read Brave Kids MIDDLE GRADE book
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The End of the Wild by Nicole Helget0
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Hoot by Carl Hiaasen0
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Climate Migrants by Rebecca Hirsch0
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Never Say Die by Will Hobbs0
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Same Sun Here by Silas House and Neela Vaswani0
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Me and Marvin Gardens by Amy Sarig King0
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The Flooded Earth by Mardi McConnochie0
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Better Off Undead by James Preller0
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Bayou Magic by Jewell Parker Rhodes0
Vote for your favorite 2020 Read Brave Kids PICTURE BOOK
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The Digger and the Flower by Joseph Kuefler0
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All the Water in the World by George Lyon and Katherine Tillotson0
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Sea Bear: Journey for Survival by Lindsay Moore0
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The Earth Book by Todd Parr0
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Water is Water by Miranda Paul0
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Hey, Water! by Antoinette Portis0
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Life by Cynthia Rylant0
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Thank You, Earth by April Pulley Sayre0
Vote for your favorite 2020 Read Brave Kids EARLY GRADE book
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Buried Sunlight by Molly Bang and Penny Chisholm0
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Merhorses and Bubbles by Asia Citro0
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What is Climate Change by Gail Herman0
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Mama Miti by Donna Jo Napoli0
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Spring After Spring by Stephanie Roth Sisson0
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If Polar Bears Disappeared by Lily Williams0
Eric Holthaus on Twitter: "So excited to work with the @stpaullibrary…" | 2297840
McKnight Foundation on Twitter: "Thanks to @thefriends for sharing…" | 2293728
Climate Justice: Sketch Notes (from Books & Bars)
Dr. Kate Knuth on Twitter: "I love this civic capacity-building…" | 2283946
Why Lake Superior Is Rising and What That Means for Duluth
Weather 2050
Survival by Degrees: 389 Bird Species on the Brink
How climate change will impact the Boundary Waters
SUPPORTED BY
Read Brave is also supported by the Katherine B. Andersen Fund, and the Saint Paul Saints.
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