McKibben and Kingsolver are creating social change by simply talking about the problem. Through Kingsolver’s books she has started a conversation of controversial topics. These books are her way of drawing attention to the topics she thinks are worth a conversation. Her works have inspired people world wide to take action. This is the first step of social change, starting the conversation about what needs to be changed. Much of the word is silent about climate effect and not much is happening to solve the problem. Kingsolver relates how raising children is alike making a difference. Not only are you raising the future generation but the tactics you ight take parenting are similar to how you yourself can make a difference. From the conversation Kingsolver has started with in her own life and in the life of other through her books is a first step towards social change. She is drawing much need attention to the topic of climate change.