5 books to read on Earth Day
We are at the end of the first quarter of the 21st century and the earth and the environment we live in is growing more fragile with each passing year. If we want to arrest the harmful impact of our mindless usage of natural resources, create a buffer for what could be the tipping point today and protect natural habitats and resources for our children, then we need to have more conversations, raise awareness and Act!
Earth Day Reads
Earth Day, celebrated every year on April 22, is a celebration of the environmental movement, all that we have achieved over the years and raising awareness anew on the need to protect our natural resources.
Not just on this day, we need to think about environmental protection on a regular basis. Why not do something as simple as read a book? We bring to you a short list of powerful reads that will let you see the protection of Earth and our resources in a new light.
Superpowers on the Shore by Sejal Mehta
Mumbai hosts magnificent intertidal species and they are a glorious mix of slugs, octopuses, jellies, sea snails to name a few. This book will open a wondrous world of marine life for you and help you appreciate the creatures we share our shores with.
The Living Mountain by Amitav Ghosh
Fable of a mountain, amazing illustrations and a very relatable tale of what happens when we don’t take care of our resources and devalue traditional knowledge. This is a short read, but one which will get you thinking on a range of issues.
Unearthed: An Environmental History of Independent India by Meghaa Gupta
While the book talks about environmental historical movements and green missions in India since 1947, it has a lot of trivia, tales of eco-heroes and humorous cartoons to keep you engaged.
The Six Spellmakers of Dorabji Street by Shabnam Minwalla
The book features kids and their ingenious ways to save a tree. It is a heartwarming read and would appeal to kids and adults alike.
Trash!: On Ragpicker Children and Recycling by Gita Wolf and Anoushka Ravishankar
Recycling is an overused word in kids’ curriculum but this book brings empathy to the school projects that children do. Based on the real-life experiences of street children in Chennai, the book connects complex issues with facts and arguments for youg readers to think for themselves.
Go ahead, pick one or more of these books today and start with awareness before you act to save the environment.
