Elizabeth Rusch Releases The Book The 21

For teens and YA readers, THE TWENTY-ONE by Elizabeth Rusch is the gripping legal and environmental story of twenty-one young people and their ongoing case against the U.S. government for denying their constitutional right to life and liberty. Reading like a thriller, The Twenty -One The Twenty-One delves into the gripping backstories of the kids and their lawyers, why they brought the suit, the search for compelling evidence, and the twists and turns the case takes as the government does everything in its power to stop it. It is a similar story to the young climate activists in Montana who recently celebrated a big win in Held V Montana. “In Juliana v. United States, 21 plaintiffs ages 8 to 19 sued the federal government for undermining their constitutional rights to a safe and healthy environment. . . . This taut, quick-moving story told in short, lively chapters employs novelistic suspense and focuses effectively on people and their experiences as much as on principles. . . . Rusch acknowledges the distinct roles of individuals, the impact of economic systems, and the overarching power of government. . . . Rigorously researched, this work offers a clear summary of a complex and critically important lawsuit.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)