In the end we will conserve only what we love;
we will love only what we understand;
and we will understand only what we are taught.
​
Baba Dioum, 1968, Senegalese forestry engineer

Welcome to Desert Pea Publishing

Books that matter to our planet
At Desert Pea Publishing, we believe in the power of storytelling to look after our planet. We publish bold, timely and beautiful books that spark curiosity, stir emotion, and inspire action. Our books help readers of all ages understand and respond to the most urgent issues of our time: climate change, biodiversity loss, and humanitarian troubles impacting vulnerable communities.

Why we exist
Our world is changing fast and we need people to care and act. Desert Pea Publishing exists to inform, empower, and connect readers to big topics. Our readers are budding conservationists, curious children, passionate teachers, and community leaders, and our books provide not just facts, but hope. Our stories ignite courage and show that change is possible.

What we publish
From picture books that introduce young minds to endangered animals, to in-depth works that explore environmental justice, our catalogue is growing with titles that speak to the urgency of our times and the opportunity to regenerate what we love.

For change makers and status-quo breakers
Our stories aim to move hearts and minds. They're created with care to engage, to educate, and to empower, helping to build informed planetary stewards.

A book can change a mind.
​A mind can change the world.