The True Cost of Coal is a rhyming storybook from the Beehive Design Collective. Fun and educational for ages 9-99, it also features lessons and activities related to the story’s themes of ecology, colonial history, workers rights, extreme extraction, community organizing, and regenerative futures alongside Beehive Collective graphics designed specifically for coloring on.
This is the first book adaptation of our collective’s art. You can see the original “True Cost of Coal” poster here and find out more about our collective here. Much like our posters, we are excited for educators and parents to use this book as a tool to teach complex social and ecological issues to young minds.
Alongside intricately detailed art there is a rhyming and simplified narrative, guiding readers through a winding timeline. The story explores important history often left out of classroom curriculum, inspires the reader to question present-day decision-making systems, and encourages us all to envision our own role in moving towards a sustainable and regenerative future.
We are no longer offering mail order for the True Cost of Coal. You can order them from AK Press in the States, or Left Wing Books in Canada. Email us at truecostofcoalbook@gmail.com and we can figure something out,
Download a free PDF copy here. (print version for 8.5″x 14″ paper here)
Donate here, or by sending an e-transfer to truecostofcoalbook@gmail.com
Your donation helps us distribute free copies of our physical books to front-line community organizations and supports our ongoing educational efforts and cross-pollination work. This book, like all other materials we produce, is anti-copyright, always free to use, and available for download in high res formats.
Want to book a launch event in your community with members of the Beehive Collective after Social Distancing is lifted? Email us at truecostofcoalbook@gmail.com with EVENT in the subject line.
Working for an educational institution, book store, labour union, non-profit organization, or other group that could use copies in Bulk? Email us at truecostofcoalbook@gmail.com with BULK in the subject line.
