2026 GEBA Awards

NatGen is excited to open the 2026 GEBA book awards. From powerful storytelling to compelling non-fiction that brings environmental issues and information to young people in relatable ways, books offer a unique and vital perspective to the conversation around our planet’s future.

 

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2025 GEBA Winners

We applaud the winning authors and illustrators who continue to tell the stories about the environmental challenges we all face in a way that resonates with children and young adults. We also applaud the publishers who bring these stories to fruition.

Meet the Winners

STEM Seed Grants

Could you use a mini grant of up to $1,000.00 to support an environmental project? STEM Seed Grants are mini grants that can be used to fund small-scale start-up or ongoing environmental education projects.

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Classroom Resources

NatGen has created and offers free resource guides and tools that provide educators with new ideas and lesson plans to augment their curriculum.

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Welcome to The Nature Generation

At The Nature Generation (NatGen), we believe in the power of youth to shape a healthier, more sustainable future. As a 501(c)(3) environmental nonprofit, our mission is simple yet profound: inspire and empower young people to become environmental stewards.

Why It Matters

We live in a time of urgency — climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation affect us all. But we also live in a time of hope, fueled by the creativity, passion, and resolve of the next generation. Through reading, teaching, and doing, NatGen fosters a culture where young people see themselves as agents of change.

Join Us

Whether you’re an author, educator, parent, illustrator, publisher, or young change-maker, there’s something for you at NatGen. Explore our programs, apply for a Seed Grant, submit a GEBA book, or support us in amplifying the voices in support of environmental stewardship. Because when we Read Green, Teach Green, and Act Green — we grow a brighter tomorrow, together.

WHAT WE DO

  • Green Earth Book Award (GEBA) – We award a prestigious environmental stewardship book award for children’s and young adult titles, honoring authors and illustrators who spark environmental awareness in young readers.

  • STEM Seed Grants – We offer small grants for schools, youth groups, libraries, and educational organizations to turn ideas from GEBA books into action-based projects.

  • Partnerships and Resources – We provide free, downloadable resources for educators, communities, and institutions to expand environmental literacy and engagement.