Who Is Greta Thunberg?

Written by Jill Leonard and Who HQ · Illustrated by Manuel Gutierrez

Part of the Who HQ Now series

A young girl skips school to protest climate change and sparks a global movement

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56 pages· 3,886 words· Est. 33 min read· 910L

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At fifteen, Greta Thunberg sat alone outside the Swedish parliament with a simple sign, demanding climate action. Her solitary protest sparked a worldwide movement, challenging leaders and inspiring millions. Discover the pivotal moments that transformed a schoolgirl into a global icon, as she continues to fight for the planet's future. What drives her relentless pursuit for change, and how did her actions captivate the world? This is the story of a revolution led by one determined voice.

From the publisher

The inspiring story of a young Swedish schoolgirl who sparked a worldwide revolution, told in a new Who HQ Now format for trending topics. When she was just fifteen years old, Greta Thunberg knew she wanted to change the world. With a hand-painted sign that read School strike for the climate in Swedish, Greta sat alone on the steps of the Swedish parliament to call for stronger action on climate change. Her one-person strike would soon spark a worldwide movement. This exciting story details the defining moments in Greta’s childhood that led up to her now-famous strike and all the monumental ones that have fueled her revolution since, including being named Time’s Most Influential Person of the Year in 2019.

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