Christopher Casavant

Biography

Chris Casavant is a sixth-grade social studies teacher in Marshfield, Massachusetts. At his school, he runs a club for students who want to learn and act on climate-related issues. Before becoming a teacher, his career was in writing, first as a sports journalist and columnist, then as a writer in the business world.

Chris grew up in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. He received Bachelor’s degrees in history and journalism from the University of Connecticut, and a Master’s degree in history from Chicago State University. He lives in Plymouth, Massachusetts, with his wife Vanessa, who is a child psychologist, and his two daughters, Rachel and Samantha.

Where to buy in print

Books

The Greatest Cause of Mia Dubois
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 60,510. Language: English. Published: April 22, 2022 by SDP Publishing. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Science & Nature / Environmental Conservation & Protection
A 2022 Purple Dragonfly Award Winner! Twelve-year-old Mia Dubois and her family face the power of Hurricane Reggie, a storm that blows down a pine tree that causes damage to their Plymouth, Massachusetts home and puts her elderly neighbor’s life in danger. Mia learns important lessons about climate change and climate justice, as well as organizing and friendship.