Rivera SunAbout
Rivera Sun is a change-maker, a cultural creative, a protest novelist, and an advocate for nonviolence and social justice. She is the author of The Dandelion Insurrection, The Way Between and other novels. She is the editor of Nonviolence News. Her study guide to making change with nonviolent action is used by activist groups across the country. Her essays and writings are syndicated by Peace Voice, and have appeared in journals nationwide. Rivera Sun attended the James Lawson Institute in 2014 and facilitates workshops in strategy for nonviolent change across the country and internationally. Between 2012-2017, she co-hosted nationally two syndicated radio programs on civil resistance strategies and campaigns. Rivera was the social media director and programs coordinator for Campaign Nonviolence. In all of her work, she connects the dots between the issues, shares solutionary ideas, and inspires people to step up to the challenge of being a part of the story of change in our times. Novels and Writings
Rivera Sun is the author of many novels, including The Dandelion Insurrection, The Roots of Resistance, Billionaire Buddha, and The Way Between. She has also published several volumes of poetry and, along with her study guide to nonviolent action, they can be found here. Her essays and writings are syndicated by Peace Voice, and have appeared in Truthout, Popular Resistance, Waging Nonviolence, Common Dreams, Dandelion Salad, Counterpunch, and many others.
Rivera Sun carrying the giant Dolores Huerta puppet in Love-In-Action’s Activists, Whistleblowers, and Muckrakers procession. Puppet built by Jeanne Green and Marilyn Hoff. Photo by Dariel GarnerWorkshops & Speaking
Rivera Sun travels nationwide, and offers workshops in writing, and making change through nonviolent action. She also speaks on these topics and is happy to do author talks with students, book stores, and other venues. Please visit our upcoming workshops page to find an event near you or contact us.
Book Clubs & Reading Groups
Are you forming a book club or reading group? Rivera will happily Skype or Zoom with any book clubs, reading groups, school groups, or college students who are reading her books. She also has discussion questions available for most of her novels. Connect with her via the Contact Us page. You can also find discount rates for bulk orders here.
I just read Rivera Sun’s article “Sing the Body Politic, Electric. I have never been so moved as I was when reading this article. It is because she has captured the feelings I have and, I am sure, millions of other Americans have, whether they have read the article or not.
I am 82 years old and I have had my share of suffering and sorrow, as does every American. I am so very discouraged with the state of affairs in America. I have lost all faith in our government and politicians to redeem the true American spirit I remember so well.
The Secret to Happiness ~ We Are Happening!
Find what brings you alive; and do it.
(not what “I should” to prove that “I’m good,” or good
at being bad)
Look to meet people enjoying it too;
layer texture to our view,
expand our field of play.
Lather, rinse, repeat
as necessary.
Take it out to the street when necessary.
Do what you need to be
what you wish to see.
Do what only you can.
Make this happening grand!
Do it today.
Gina Ciaccia
says:
I have been on your Facebook for years and it has enriched my life. You’re an important figure in what I see as a pacifist subculture. Thanks for all of your efforts to further the cause of non violence. May your pen always be mightier than the swords drawn against you.
You friend,
– Gina
Jim Limbach
says:I didn’t get to be her But I did photograph Dolores Huerta. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10203232722250180&set=a.1425693893673.2057269.1572541889&type=1&theater
lola
says:I just read Rivera Sun’s article “Sing the Body Politic, Electric. I have never been so moved as I was when reading this article. It is because she has captured the feelings I have and, I am sure, millions of other Americans have, whether they have read the article or not.
I am 82 years old and I have had my share of suffering and sorrow, as does every American. I am so very discouraged with the state of affairs in America. I have lost all faith in our government and politicians to redeem the true American spirit I remember so well.
libramoon
says:https://windsongmyths.wordpress.com/2015/01/29/owed-to-the-sixties-triptych/
Rallying
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The Secret to Happiness ~ We Are Happening!
Find what brings you alive; and do it.
(not what “I should” to prove that “I’m good,” or good
at being bad)
Look to meet people enjoying it too;
layer texture to our view,
expand our field of play.
Lather, rinse, repeat
as necessary.
Take it out to the street when necessary.
Do what you need to be
what you wish to see.
Do what only you can.
Make this happening grand!
Do it today.
Gina Ciaccia
says:I have been on your Facebook for years and it has enriched my life. You’re an important figure in what I see as a pacifist subculture. Thanks for all of your efforts to further the cause of non violence. May your pen always be mightier than the swords drawn against you.
You friend,
– Gina