Families who loved How to Survive the End of the World: A Graphic Exploration of How to (Maybe) Avoid Extinction by Katy Doughty often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
A parent would reach for this book when their child begins voicing 'doom-scrolling' anxieties or asking big, existential questions about climate change, pandemics, or the future of humanity. It is the perfect tool for moving a child from paralyzed worry to empowered curiosity by looking at the science of survival. This graphic novel takes a deep, often funny dive into the history of extinctions and the science of potential future disasters. While the topics include asteroids and AI, the tone is dryly humorous and grounded in research. It serves as an antidote to dread by showing how humanity and life on Earth are remarkably resilient. It is ideal for middle schoolers who appreciate logic, data, and a bit of dark wit to process complex global issues.
