Shaunna Stith & John Stith

About the Author

Shaunna Stith and John Stith are a dynamic husband-and-wife duo whose collaborative storytelling brings to life the intersections of environmental history, community resilience, and social activism. Drawing from their shared passion for uncovering untold narratives, they delve into pivotal moments that shaped modern environmental consciousness. In their acclaimed work, Black Beach: A Community, an Oil Spill, and the Origin of Earth Day, they vividly recount the 1969 Santa Barbara oil spill that galvanized a grassroots movement, leading to the first Earth Day in 1970. Through meticulous research and engaging prose, the Stiths illuminate how ordinary people can spark extraordinary change, offering readers a compelling blend of historical insight and inspirational storytelling that resonates with today's urgent ecological challenges.