Post Author's Photographer By Kristin Eggen May 8, 2025

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The Winneshiek Energy District and First Lutheran Church invite the public to read and discuss “What if We Get It Right? Visions of a climate future” by Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson. Book club discussions will take place on Thursday June 5 and Thursday June 26 in June at First Lutheran Church’s fireside lounge located at 604 W Broadway St in Decorah. The events start at 6pm and are open to the public.The anthology features the author’s interviews with over 30 leaders across sectors such as banking, film, farming, policy, AI, and more. Johnson’s recurring question “What if we get it right?” opens up provocative and wide-reaching conversations that bravely imagine life on the other side of the climate crisis. The book is a New York Times bestseller and has been praised by Science Magazine to be “An optimistic, actionable approach to addressing climate change, highlighting the importance of community, cultural shifts, and systemic change.”

“Johnson’s book reminds us that responding to climate change is a community effort that takes many leaders with different areas of expertise. We all have something to offer.” says Winneshiek Energy District Director Kristin Eggen. “Discussing these ideas with community members will be especially powerful, because at the end of the day all change starts at a local level.”

The first discussion will take place on Thursday June 5 at 6pm and cover the first half of the book. The second part will be discussed on Thursday June 26 at 6pm and cover the second half of the book. Those interested in joining for one or both discussions are encouraged to RSVP here.

The book is available through local retailer Dragonfly Books at a 10% discount,, Libro.fm (audiobook only), and other retailers. Limited copies are available to borrow from the Winneshiek Energy District. Email kristin@energydistrict.org to inquire about borrowing a copy.

Questions? Contact the Winneshiek Energy District at contact@energydistrict.org or 563-382-4207 ext. 1.


Kristin Eggen first came to the Winneshiek Energy District as a Green Iowa AmeriCorps member in 2015. Eight years later, she is thrilled to lead the grassroots clean energy movement in Winneshiek County. Kristin deeply appreciates rural communities, Northeast Iowa, community sustainability, and nonprofit management. She uses The Art of Hosting Conversations that Matter methodology and graphic recording services to drive strategic conversations around community sustainability, justice, fundraising, and nonprofit health.

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