“In the case of environmental issues, being a citizen of the Earth grants us all the authority we need to rightfully stand up for our planet and ourselves. In the case of social issues, being a member of the community affected by those issues grants us all the authority we need for our right to take a stand.”
—Patty Dreier, excerpt from Empowered: One Planet at a Time
“The story in Chapter 3 was powerful and inspiring…
“It helped me realize that while it can be hard to be an advocate for the Earth, there is power in developing relationships with others to build a stronger voice. I am hopeful that I am able to make a difference because I know I am not alone.” —Young adult beta reviewer
Empowered: One Planet at a Time is available worldwide in hard cover, soft cover, and e-book. Ask your local bookstore or library to order it. Or, purchase from the Ice Age Trail Alliance online store and proceeds will benefit the Ice Age National Scenic Trail—a book for a cause!
Other resources will be posted here soon:
Checklists for Individual and Group Action Projects
Book excerpt: Chapter 4, “Making Change Happen”
Monarch Butterfly photo above by American Wildlife. Book cover design by Khurram Khan, www.khurramdesigns.com and book art by Dan Sivek, www.qartists.com
Pastel painting, “Empowered,” commissioned by Patty Dreier to illustrate Empowered: One Planet at a Time Copyright © 2019 Dan Sivek
Photo by Kathleen Dreier www.kathleendreier.com
Each of the six chapters of Empowered: One Planet at a Time is illustrated from left to right in this exquisite pastel painting. This artwork is part of the reader experience and part of the curriculum. Thanks, Dan Sivek, for sharing your talents and inspiration!
In Chapter 1, Patty references this sign as part of a story when she had one-to-one time with U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson, the Father of Earth Day. A beta reader suggested she include a picture of the sign at this website, so here it is!
Gaylord Nelson’s sign along Trail of Reflections, Schmeeckle Reserve, Stevens Point, Wisconsin
“Your future is quite literally in your hands. It is up to you to decide how you will handle that immense responsibility. The choices are totally up to you. Whether you stand up as one empowered individual or you join with a few others or you join with twenty million others (like they did on the first Earth Day in 1970), I am sure you will amaze yourself and you will never be the same.” —Patty Dreier
“Ripples may become movements”
Chapter 4, Empowered: One Planet at a Time