Author Chris Casavant Releases Inspiring Middle-Grade Fiction on Climate Action A young girl’s journey driving positive change through activism

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Author Chris Casavant Releases Inspiring
Middle-Grade Fiction on Climate Action A young
girls journey driving positive change through
activism
1888PressRelease - MMassachusetts author releases
a book emphasizing the environmental issues and
climate activism from the eyes of a 12-year-old.
PLYMOUTH, Mass. - Author Chris Casavant has
released The Greatest Cause of Mia Dubois, an
inspiring modern-day story of a 12-year-old as
she learns about critical climate challenges and
how she could make a positive difference through
organized action. With the younger generations
showing increasing interest in climate matters,
Casavants book provides an excellent backdrop to
raise awareness of environmental issues, climate
justice and activism. The story follows Mia
Dubois as she experiences the debilitating
effects of Hurricane Reggie when it blows down a
pine tree, damaging her home in Plymouth,
Massachusetts, and putting her elderly neighbor
in danger. As the town grapples with the
aftermath of the hurricane, Mias school remains
closed for a few weeks. So, she visits her uncle
in Chicago. Its when she learns about climate
change and the unequal treatment some communities
frequently encounter when it comes to having a
clean environment. This newfound knowledge
inspires Mia to start an after-school club with
her friends and stand up for an often-neglected
group of residents of a city far away from her
home. She gains more insights into climate change
and climate justice during this process and
learns powerful lessons about organizing and
friendship. Most importantly, Mia discovers how
hard work and dedication could empower anyone to
make a difference and bring positive
change. Casavant is a sixth-grade social studies
teacher in Marshfield, Massachusetts, who runs a
school club to help students learn more about
climate-related issues. Being around
middle-schoolers on a daily basis, it became
clear to him that many of them care about the
planet but know very little about the causes and
results of climate change.
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I was inspired to write this book to try and
provide a way for kids to learn about climate
change - and some of the climate injustices in
the world and be entertained at the same time,
Casavant says. I hope this book inspires kids,
at the very least, to be aware of the impact of
their actions and the importance of protecting
our planet. The Greatest Cause of Mia Dubois
can be purchased online through SDP Publishing,
Amazon, Barnes Noble and other
retailers. About the Author Chris Casavant grew
up in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. He received
Bachelors degrees in history and journalism from
the University of Connecticut and a Masters
degree in history from Chicago State University.
Before becoming a teacher, his career was in
writing, first as a sports journalist and
columnist, then as a writer in the business
world. http//www.sdppublishing.com