Kevin J. Patel

Kevin J. Patel is a climate justice leader and social entrepreneur based in Los Angeles. In 2019, he established the first Youth Climate Commission in LA. He founded and became the executive director of OneUpAction, was named a 2020 National Geographic Young Explorer in 2020, and is a UN Togetherbrand Ambassador. His work has been covered by an array of media outlets and publications, including Men's Health, Los Angeles Times, Vox, PBS Newshour, The New Republic, and Aljazeera. He is a member of a variety of influential organizations such as the World Economic Forum's 1t.org, the Climate Power Council, and the Ingka Young Leaders Forum. The most recent article discussing Kevin's work was published in the Nation, which you can read here.

REIMAGINING AND REDEFINING ACTIVISM (Nonfiction, Anthology)

What does it mean to be an activist in the 21st century? Does activism truly work in this day and age and can it really be used to create systematic change? The short answer to that question is "yes." However, activism itself must be redefined in new, groundbreaking ways in order for this to hold true. As a young climate activist and the founder of OneUpAction, Kevin J. Patel knows this very well. Hence, he uses his deeply personal experiences to explain how. His narrative blends in with a tapestry of voices, all brought together to challenge readers to break free from traditional definitions and perspectives to imagine and create bolder, more imaginative frameworks of sustainability, justice, and equality.

With essay contributions from esteemed figures such as actress America Ferrera and journalist Bill McKibben, its core, Reimagining and Redefining Activism is a reflective and actionable journey. A cross between a manifesto and a guide, it unflinchingly highlights the intersections of identity, environmental justice, and community building. As a side note, the page length that the proposal proposes is more to demonstrate the number of contributors interested in contributing to the project and Kevin is more than happy to keep it much shorter.

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