Dear Environmentalist

“Dear Environmentalist is a love letter to anyone searching for their place in the environmental movement. With tenderness, vulnerability, and a deep commitment to justice, Isaias reminds us that environmentalism is not only about protecting the planet. It is about caring for one another, honoring where we come from, and imagining the worlds we deserve. This book leaves readers feeling seen, hopeful, and ready to care more deeply.”—Leah Thomas, Founder of Intersectional Environmentalist and author of Earth As Mother

"This is a book about reality, as much as any physics or chemistry textbook. Isaias Hernandez has worked hard to understand the world we live in, and is working hard to change it, on many fronts. May these compelling words draw many others in to this great work!"—Bill McKibben, author of Here Comes the Sun

“At a time when so many people are searching for their place in the climate movement, Dear Environmentalist offers a compassionate and hopeful invitation, rooted in the belief that everyone deserves a place in shaping our collective future. Isaias reminds us that building a more just world begins by creating a movement where we can all see ourselves and our role within it.”—Wawa Gatheru, Founder and Executive Director of Black Girl Environmentalist

"Tender, fierce, and unapologetically rooted. Isaias Hernandez shows that environmentalism belongs to those who grew up breathing what others refused to. A field guide for loving this world fiercely."—Dr. Jessica Hernandez, author of Fresh Banana Leaves and Founder of Earth Daughters

“After reading Dear Environmentalist, you will never think of environmental justice as someone else’s problem again. Written with the passion only those who have experienced injustice firsthand can impart, Isaias Hernandez brings to light the challenges we must tackle if we are to equitably endure the coming upheavals of climate change and the crowded world that has caused it.”—Douglas W. Tallamy, author of Nature's Best Hope

“Isaias notes that Dear Environmentalist is a love letter to his younger self and to anyone, regardless of age, ready to act from the heart. Indeed, this is a cartita de amor del corazón. He puts into writing not just a narrative he has lived, but aspirations into practice. Writing as the person he wanted to read when he was younger, he invites us into a weaving of science, data, and lived experience, taking terms like ‘environmental justice’ and communicating them with respect for the lived expertise of communities without academic degrees.”—José G. González, Founder of Latino Outdoors

“With Dear Environmentalist, Isaias Hernandez leads by powerful example, showing us how we can all channel our complete selves in the fight to save the planet, which has to involve transforming our food system. It’s an important read for anyone struggling to find their purpose in the face of this existential crisis.”—Maggie Baird, Climate Activist and Founder of Support+Feed