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    Looking For A Way To Mark Earth Day? Try These Movies, Songs, Books And More

    When you come back inside after celebrating Earth with a walk or by planting some trees, check out these ways NPR's Arts & Culture team has connected with our Mother Earth via the arts.
    by NPR Staff Apr 22, 2021 4 minutes
    Children make an image of the Earth with green materials at a kindergarten on the 52nd Earth Day on April 22 in Changxing County, Zhejiang Province of China.

    On Thursday, Earth Day, President Biden is holding a global summit on climate — aiming for the U.S. to cut greenhouse gasses to half of their 2005 levels by the end of the 2020s.

    Meanwhile at NPR, we want to share some ways we have connected with our Mother Earth via the arts. So, here are some of our favorite Earth-related media — from books to movies to songs — ones that might just give you something to think about and celebrate this Earth Day. (After you go for a walk or plant some flowers in your garden.)

    Richard Powers' Overstory

    Trees are older, wiser, and more diverse than humans. The presence of a majestic tree can provide emotional," as Powers puts it, a newfound appreciation for the tribes we call forests. (You can find the book at your local library or independent bookstore, or .)

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