Jane the Storyteller
Dr. Jane Goodall inspired millions of people through her speaking tours, media appearances, publications, and a wide range of film, television, and podcast projects. Her eloquence as a globally renowned storyteller helped deepen humanity’s understanding of the natural world.
2021 — Local Voices, Local Choices: The Tacare Approach to Community-Led Conservation
Jane Goodall
A collaborative work that explains the Jane Goodall Institute’s Tacare approach, which integrates conservation with community development. Through a series of inspiring case studies and personal stories, the book shows how empowering local communities in Africa‚ giving them ownership of conservation initiatives‚ has led to sustainable outcomes for people and wildlife. It covers programs such as reforestation, health and education, micro-enterprises, and former poachers turned conservation advocates. Goodall’s vision of holistic, community-driven conservation is documented here by JGI staff and local community members, illustrating the principle that local voices matter in saving the environment.
2021 — The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times
Jane Goodall
An insightful dialogue between Jane Goodall and co-author Douglas Abrams, structured as an interview-conversation, about finding hope amid environmental and global crises. Goodall identifies Four Reasons for Hope‚ the amazing human intellect, the resilience of nature, the power of young people, and the indomitable human spirit ‚ illustrating each with stories from her life and work. Part of Abrams’ Global Icons series, this book combines Goodall’s wisdom with practical advice on how to stay optimistic and take action.
2015 — A Prayer for World Peace
Jane Goodall
A beautifully illustrated children’s book in which Jane Goodall shares a heartfelt prayer for peace, the environment, and all living creatures. Each page is a contemplative call for humanity to live in harmony with nature and each other. This poetic prayer is complemented by whimsical artwork (by Feeroozeh Golmohammadi) that depicts people and animals coexisting peacefully. Published in honor of the United Nations International Day of Peace, the book encapsulates Goodall’s vision for a compassionate world.
2014 — With Love (small size edition)
Jane Goodall
A compact minibook edition of “With Love,” containing the same ten chimpanzee stories by Jane Goodall, now in a petite format. It preserves the full text and illustrations of the original, allowing younger readers to enjoy Goodall’s chimp anecdotes in a more portable form.
2014 — The Eagle and the Wren (small size edition)
Jane Goodall
A miniature edition of Goodall’s fable “The Eagle & the Wren,” conveniently sized for young hands or as a gift. The story and moral remain the same, teaching that the smallest among us can achieve great heights with a little help.
2014 —The Chimpanzee Children of Gombe: 50 Years with Jane Goodall at Gombe
Jane Goodall
A photo-based children’s book highlighting young chimpanzees of Gombe across generations. Jane Goodall introduces readers to the children‚ the baby and juvenile chimps‚ through stunning National Geographic photographs and simple text. Each section profiles a chimp and conveys messages of hope, describing how research and community efforts have helped conserve chimpanzees.
2014 — Seeds of Hope: Wisdom and Wonder from the World of Plants
Jane Goodall, Gail Hudson
This book explores the world of plants and their importance to life on Earth. Goodall shares stories of remarkable plants and ecosystems‚ from giant sequoias to humble seeds‚ and interviews with botanists, blending science, memoir, and spiritual insight. “Seeds of Hope” underlines our human connection to the plant kingdom and calls for the protection of biodiversity.
2011 — The Watcher: Jane Goodall’s Life with the Chimps
Jane Goodall, Gail Hudson
An illustrated biography for children by Jeanette Winter that tells the story of Jane Goodall’s life. From young Jane quietly observing a hen to her groundbreaking chimpanzee research, the book emphasizes how Jane was a watcher of animals and how her patient observation led to amazing discoveries. With gentle text and folk-art style illustrations, “The Watcher” inspires children to follow their passions and look closely at the world around them.
2010 — 50 Years at Gombe
Jane Goodall
A successor to “40 Years at Gombe,” this volume commemorates the 50th anniversary of Gombe Stream Research Center. It contains historical anecdotes, updates on the chimpanzee families into the new millennium, and reflections by Goodall and colleagues on Gombe’s global impact. Lavishly illustrated with photographs old and new, it serves as both a tribute and a scientific update, marking half a century of continuous research at Gombe Stream.
2009 — Hope for Animals and Their World: How Endangered Species Are Being Rescued from the Brink
Jane Goodall, Thane Maynard, Gail Hudson
A hopeful compendium of conservation success stories, co-authored with Thane Maynard and Gail Hudson. Goodall travels the globe (and recounts others’ efforts) to report on species once on the edge of extinction that have been pulled back by the dedication of scientists and conservationists. From California condors to African rhinos and beyond, each chapter demonstrates that it’s not too late to save species. Goodall’s own voice and optimism shine through these accounts, inspiring readers to take action.
2005 — Harvest for Hope: A Guide to Mindful Eating
Jane Goodall, Gary McAvoy, Gail Hudson
In this book, Goodall turns her attention to the food we eat and its impact on the planet. Co-authored with Gary McAvoy and Gail Hudson, it is a guide to ethical and sustainable eating. Goodall discusses modern agricultural practices, the environmental and health costs of factory farming, and encourages readers to make choices that are healthier for themselves and the Earth‚ from eating organic and local, to reducing meat consumption.
2004 — Rickie and Henri: A True Story
Jane Goodall
The true story of an unlikely friendship between Rickie, an orphan chimpanzee, and Henri, a gentle black-and-white cat. Jane Goodall recounts how infant Rickie, rescued and brought to a sanctuary, finds comfort and companionship with Henri. Illustrated by Alan Marks, this touching tale teaches children about friendship, caregiving, and cross-species bonds.
2002 — The Ten Trusts: What We Must Do to Care for the Animals We Love
Jane Goodall, Mark Bekoff
Goodall and Bekoff outline Ten Trusts, or guiding principles, that humans should follow to ensure the well-being of all Earth’s creatures‚ ranging from respecting animals’ needs to educating others about wildlife. The book blends spiritual wisdom, scientific insight, and practical steps for conservation and kindness, reflecting Goodall’s philosophy of empathy towards all living beings.
2001 — The Chimpanzees I Love: Saving Their World and Ours
Jane Goodall
A children’s book by Goodall that profiles several of the chimpanzees she studied (such as Flo, Fifi, and David Greybeard) and shares their stories of survival. Alongside personal anecdotes, Goodall explains the threats chimpanzees face and encourages young readers to help. The book combines inspiring narrative with scientific facts and many color photographs, making it both educational and moving for kids.
2000 — 40 Years at Gombe
Jane Goodall
A commemorative photo essay book celebrating the 40th anniversary of Gombe research. It features a foreword by Jane Goodall and contributions from colleagues (such as photographs by the National Geographic Society’s Anup Shah and Foreword by Michael Nichols), highlighting key discoveries, chimpanzee personalities, and Jane’s journey from 1960 to 2000. This coffee-table book offers rich visuals and reflective text as a tribute to four decades of wildlife research, education, and conservation at Gombe.
2001 — Beyond Innocence: An Autobiography in Letters (1967‚ 1980)
Jane Goodall
The second volume of Jane Goodall’s collected letters (edited by Dale Peterson), picking up where “Africa in My Blood” left off. These letters cover Jane’s life through the 1970s‚ a period of personal and professional evolution, including her roles as a mother, the development of Gombe Stream Research Center, and early conservation advocacy. The candid correspondence reveals Goodall’s struggles and growth, giving readers a behind-the-scenes look at an eminent scientist’s later years in the field and beyond.
2000 — Africa in My Blood: An Autobiography in Letters (1957‚ 1967)
Jane Goodall
The first volume of Jane Goodall’s edited correspondence, compiled by Dale Peterson. It contains Goodall’s personal letters from childhood through the early years of Gombe. These letters provide a first-hand narrative of her youthful ambitions, her landmark meeting with Dr. Louis Leakey, and the challenges and triumphs of setting up research in Tanzania. The book offers an intimate look at Goodall’s thoughts and emotions during the period when she made her most groundbreaking discoveries.
2000 — The Eagle & the Wren
Jane Goodall
A beautifully illustrated fable retold by Jane Goodall. In this tale, a contest is held among birds to see who can fly the highest; the mighty eagle seems destined to win, but a small wren’s cleverness leads to an unexpected result. Goodall’s version, accompanied by Alexander Reichstein’s artwork, imparts a gentle lesson about cooperation and humility.
1999 — Reason for Hope: A Spiritual Journey
Jane Goodall, Phillip Berman
Part memoir, part spiritual reflection, this book (co-authored with Phillip Berman) delves into Goodall’s personal beliefs and the sources of hope that sustained her through challenges. Goodall shares stories from her life‚ from Gombe, to travels around the world‚ and explores the intersection of science, spirituality, and conservation, ultimately conveying why she remains hopeful for Earth’s future.
1999 — Dr. White
Jane Goodall
A touching children’s picture book (illustrated by Julie Litty) based on a true story of a small white dog who visited sick children in a London hospital. In Goodall’s story, Dr. White is the beloved canine doctor who brings comfort and healing to patients, until a hospital inspector bans him, only to realize, after a twist of fate, how much the children need Dr. White’s love. This tale celebrates the healing bond between animals and people.
1999 — Brutal Kinship
Jane Goodall
A powerful photography book documenting the emotional connection and stark reality of chimpanzees in human care, with photographs by Michael Nichols and text by Jane Goodall. The images and commentary together highlight the plight of captive chimpanzees and the ethical questions about humans’ treatment of our closest relatives.
1997 — My Friends the Wild Chimpanzees
Jane Goodall
Jane Goodall’s first book for children (originally published in 1967 by National Geographic; listed here by a later reference date) in which she shares stories of the Gombe chimpanzees for a young audience. The book, with photographs by Hugo van Lawick, takes the reader on a journey to meet Jane’s friends ‚ the chimps, and recounts her early adventures in the forest, including how chimpanzee behaviors were observed and understood.
1994 — Jane Goodall With Love
Jane Goodall
A collection of ten heartwarming stories of chimpanzees in the wild, retold by Jane Goodall for young readers. Each story in this illustrated book highlights a chimpanzee’s personality or a meaningful encounter (for example, tales of friendship, rescue, or learning in the chimp community), conveying a message of empathy and conservation.
1991 — Visions of Caliban: On Chimpanzees and People
Jane Goodall, Dale Peterson
A thought-provoking book co-authored with Dale Peterson, examining the complex relationship between humans and chimpanzees. Framed by the metaphor of Shakespeare’s The Tempest (Prospero and Caliban), the book explores themes of captivity, animal rights, and conservation ethics.
1990 — Through a Window: My Thirty Years with the Chimpanzees of Gombe
Jane Goodall
The dramatic sequel to “In the Shadow of Man,” this book chronicles the next two decades of Goodall’s work at Gombe (from 1971 onward). It provides an intimate look at the lives of the chimpanzees over 30 years, including triumphs, tragedies, and complex social changes. Goodall also reflects on conservation challenges and her own growth as a scientist.
1989 — The Chimpanzee Family Book
Jane Goodall
A photo-illustrated children’s book that follows the chimpanzee families of Gombe. Goodall introduces young readers to individual chimps (such as Flo and her family) and shares their true stories, emphasizing family bonds and conservation. This engaging book won the UNICEF Award for best children’s book of 1989 and an Austrian state prize (1990).
1989 — Jane Goodall: Animal World
Jane Goodall
A children’s series authored in collaboration with Miriam Schlein, branded under Jane Goodall’s name, covering various wild animals. The series included at least eight titles (e.g. Chimps, Lions, Gorillas, Pandas, Elephants, Hippos, Tigers, and Sea Otters), each volume introducing the physical traits, habitat, and behavior of the animal in focus. Originally published in 1989, these books were later reissued in digital format (Kindle) in 2012.
1989 — Animal Family Series
Jane Goodall
A set of eight children’s booklets written by Jane Goodall, each focusing on a different African animal family. The titles in this series include Chimpanzee Family, Lion Family, Elephant Family, Zebra Family, Giraffe Family, Baboon Family, Hyena Family, and Wildebeest Family, which were distributed as a promotional series through Shell gas stations in 1989 . Each booklet introduces the species’ behavior and family life, making Goodall’s knowledge accessible to young readers.
1988 — My Life with the Chimpanzees
Jane Goodall
An autobiography for young readers, in which Jane Goodall narrates her own life story‚ from childhood dreams to the realization of living among the chimpanzees of Gombe. Written in an accessible style, this book inspires children with the message that a young person’s passion for animals can lead to groundbreaking work in science and conservation. (This title earned a Parenting Magazine Outstanding Book for Children award in 1989 and was translated into French, Japanese, and Chinese.)
1986 — The Chimpanzees of Gombe: Patterns of Behavior
Jane Goodall
Dr. Goodall’s magnum opus summarizing 25 years of research at Gombe. This comprehensive volume details chimpanzee biology, society, and behavior, with extensive data and photographs. It is considered a grand synthesis of animal behavior and showcases Goodall’s meticulous observations and scientific insights over decades.
1974 — Solo: The Story of an African Wild Dog
Jane Goodal, Hugo van Lawick
A heartwarming true story about a wild African wild dog pup named Solo, found and raised by Jane Goodall and Hugo van Lawick in the Serengeti . The book (primarily authored by Hugo van Lawick, with Jane’s introduction) follows Solo’s life in the wild and the insights gained about wild dog behavior and conservation. (Out of print.)
1972 — Grub: The Bush Baby
Jane Goodal, Hugo van Lawick
A short children’s book (story and photographs by Jane Goodall and Hugo van Lawick) that shares the experiences of the authors’ small son in the African bush, featuring a young child nicknamed Grub and a bushbaby. This true story is illustrated with photos and provides a gentle introduction for kids to African wildlife and Goodall’s family life in Tanzania.
1971 — Innocent Killers
Jane Goodal, Hugo van Lawick
An engaging chronicle of Jane Goodall and her husband Hugo van Lawick’s field study of Africa’s carnivores, focusing on the hyena, jackal, and wild dog. This book, co-authored by the couple, offers a fascinating journey through the worlds of the hyena, the jackal, and the wild dog, revealing the complex social lives of these often misunderstood predators.
1971 — In the Shadow of Man
Jane Goodal, Hugo van Lawick
Jane Goodall’s first full-length book, recounting her early years studying wild chimpanzees at Gombe Stream Reserve. It details how she earned the chimps’ trust and recorded groundbreaking observations (such as tool use) that altered our understanding of primate behavior. This memoir/scientific account has captivated readers for decades with its insight and adventure.
2023 — Jane Goodall: Reasons for Hope
Cosmic Pictures, Jane Goodall Institute, & Science North
Drawing on decades of work by the world’s most famous living ethologist and environmentalist, “Jane Goodall: Reasons for Hope” is an uplifting journey around the globe to highlight good news stories that will inspire people to make a difference in the world around them.
2017 — Jane
Morgen, B. (Director)
Using a trove of never-before-seen footage, the film tells the story of Jane’s early explorations and research in Tanzania, focusing on her groundbreaking field work, her relationship with her cameraman and husband Hugo van Lawick, and the chimpanzees that were the subject of her study.
2016 — Jane & Payne
Olmni, B. (Director). LSD Live.
Capturing the long-planned meeting of primatologist Jane Goodall and whale conservationist Roger Payne, this film celebrates both scientists’ careers.
2015 — Time to Choose
Ferguson, C. (Director). Representational Pictures.
Documentary filmmaker Charles Ferguson turns his lens to address worldwide climate change challenges and solutions.
2015 — Racing Extinction
Psihoyos L. (Director). Discovery Channel, Okeanos, Insurgent Films, Abramorama, Vulcan Productions, & Oceanic Preservation Society.
Follows undercover activists trying to stave off a man-made mass extinction.
2010 — Jane’s Journey
Knauer, L. (Writer & Director). Animal Planet, CC Medien, & NEOS Film.
An intimate documentary that follows Dr. Jane Goodall as she travels the world advocating for conservation, peace, and hope for future generations. Through visits to key places in her life, including her childhood home in England and Tanzania’s Gombe National Park, the film explores her groundbreaking chimpanzee research, personal sacrifices, and transformation from pioneering scientist to one of the world’s most influential environmental and humanitarian advocates.
2007 — Almost Human With Jane Goodall
Frei, C. (Writer). Creative Differences.
The film explores the striking similarities between chimpanzees and humans, following Dr. Jane Goodall as she shares her decades of research from Gombe Stream National Park. It highlights complex primate behaviors, including tool usage, social hierarchies, and emotional bonds, to challenge the traditional boundaries separating humanity from the animal kingdom.
2006 — Jane Goodall’s Heroes
Nalevanko, M. (Director). Creative Differences.
A celebration of the remarkable individuals and communities working to protect wildlife, restore ecosystems, and improve the lives of people around the world. Guided by Dr. Jane Goodall, the film highlights inspiring stories of courage, compassion, and conservation, demonstrating how ordinary people can create extraordinary change for the planet and its future.
2005 — Jane Goodall: When Animals Talk
Scoffield, J. (Director). Animal Planet, & Tigress Productions.
The program explores communications and relationships between animals and humans. In part one we witness how animals can learn our language and find unique human-animal partnerships working to make the world a better place. Part two will discover how we humans can learn the languages of animals through science and other, less-easily defined approaches. Part three discovers the “conversations” that can take place between animals and humans, and the amazing results that these mutual comprehensions can yield. Dr Goodall’s message is that communicating with animals brings humankind closer to another world, and that such liaisons can bring about unexpected benefits.
2004 — Jane Goodall’s State of the Great Ape
Peters, H. (Director). Tigress Productions.
“State of the Great Ape” follows Jane Goodall and many enthusiasts from around the world in their attempt to prevent extinction of the great apes, bonobos, chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans, in the wild.
2004 — Jane Goodall’s Return to Gombe
Bristow, M. (Director). Tigress Productions.
Every year, without fail, Jane Goodall breaks a grueling schedule of lecture tours and conservation work to go ‘home’ — her spiritual home of Gombe National Park in East Africa. This film follows her on that journey, returning to Tanzania to see her beloved chimps, some of whom her work has practically made household names: Fifi, Freud, and Frodo. We’ll hear her thoughts every step of the way during the weeks leading up to Gombe — as she visits a chimp sanctuary in Congo, delivers a final lecture, attends meetings and continues her work for the Jane Goodall Institute. This film reveals a new side of Jane Goodall, the thoughts and emotions generally hidden from the multitude of film crews that have followed her in the past.
2002 — Jane Goodall’s Wild Chimpanzees
Lickley, D. (Director). Discovery Place, Charlotte, Science Museum of Minnesota, & Science North.
A cinematic portrait of the great ethologist and the chimpanzees she has spent a lifetime studying.
2001 — Chimps R Us [TV series episode].
Huntley, D. (Writer). In D. Huntley (Producer), Scientific American frontiers. The Chedd-Angier Production Company.
1999 — Jane Goodall: Reason for Hope
Goldberg, E. (Director). PBS.
This documentary is a biography of Jane Goodall, ethologist and conservationist. It is particularly concerned with her spiritual development, and her message of hope that, working together, humans can overcome our differences and make the world safe and habitable for ourselves and the creatures our choices impact. It follows her from her birth and upbringing in a staunchly matriarchal home in England, her independent decision to travel to Africa, where she meets paleontologist Dr. Louis Leakey. He assigns her, along with Dian Fossey (Gorillas in the Mist) and Birkut Galdikas to study other great apes, humankind’s closest living relatives. She undergoes many travails, but at 73 she remains a tireless champion and communicator for the plight of chimpanzees and the societies around them.
1996 — Fifi’s Boys: A Story of Wild Chimpanzees [TV series episode].
Waters, J. (Director). In M. Rosenberg, J. Sparks, & H. van Lawick (Executive Producers), Natural world. BBC Natural History Unit.
The film follows Fifi, one of the most well-known chimpanzees studied by Dr. Jane Goodall at Gombe National Park, and her sons as they grow up within a complex and ever-changing chimpanzee society. Through long-term observation, it explores family bonds, social dynamics, and survival in the wild, revealing the deep emotional and behavioral connections within chimpanzee communities.
1990 — The Life and Legend of Jane Goodall
McDevitt, L., & Prentice, P. (Writers). National Geographic Society.
1990 — Chimps: So Like Us
Goodman, K., & Simon, K. (Directors). Simon and Goodman Pictures.
A documentary detailing the human like behavior of chimpanzees, as told by Jane Goodall.
1990 — Jane Goodall – Chimp Crusade (Season 5, Episode 2) [TV series episode].
Brown, R. (Writer). In R. Brown (Producer), Nature watch. Central Independent Television.
Ethologist Jane Goodall has begun a new crusade, along with Simon and Peggy Templer, a couple who devote their life to the rescue and rehabilitation of young chimpanzees who are being misused and abused by Spanish beach photographers.
1988 — Jane Goodall – Chimps in Crisis (Season 4, Episode 1) [TV series episode].
Brown, R. (Writer). In R. Brown (Producer), Nature watch. Central Independent Television.
1988 — People of the Forest: The Chimps of Gombe
van Lawick, H. (Director).
A nature documentary about chimpanzees in Gombe National Park, Tanzania.
1984 — Among the Wild Chimpanzees (Season 1984, Episode 1) [Tv series episode]
Jampel, B. (Writer). In G. H. Grossman, D. B. Kane, T. Skinner & B. Weller (Executive Producers), National Geographic Specials. National Geographic.
1965 – Miss Goodall and the Wild Chimpanzees
In R. C. Doyle (Executive Producer) & D. L. Wolper (Executive Producer), National Geographic Specials & National Geographic
(Season 1965, Episode 2) [Tv series episode].
Hopecast
Emma Lewisham- (Jane Goodall Hopecast S2 EP18)
Episode Summary Emma Lewisham: Hope is the Beauty of Circular & Carbon Positive In this bonus episode of the Jane Goodall Hopecast, Dr. Goodall is joined by Emma Lewisham, the co-founder and CEO of her own circular, climate positive and transparent beauty line. Emma believes strongly in responsible sourcing and sustainable packaging and has a […]
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S2 Mailbag 4 – From Tanzania to Germany (Jane Goodall Hopecast)
Episode Summary Mailbag: From Tanzania to Germany, Jane Answers Hopecaster Messages About How Anyone with Passion and Empathy Can Make a Difference In this mailbag episode of the Hopecast, Dr. Goodall is joined by Guy Kawasaki, author, speaker, entrepreneur, chief evangelist of Canva, and the creator of Guy Kawasaki’s ‘Remarkable People’ podcast, as they hear […]
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Jenna Johnson – (Jane Goodall Hopecast S2 EP16)
Episode Summary Jenna Johnson: Hope is Companies Leading Solutions and Lifting Up Voices for Change In this episode of the Hopecast, Dr. Jane Goodall speaks with Jenna Johnson, Head of Patagonia Inc. Through her work at Patagonia, Jenna brings environmental stewardship to the company’s technical innovation. She is also an avid rock climbing and trail […]
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Margaret Atwood – (Jane Goodall Hopecast S2 EP15 )
Episode Summary Margaret Atwood: Hope is The Legacy We Build Together for a Better World This episode of the Hopecast features a conversation between two “one and only” icons: Dr. Jane Goodall and celebrated author, inventor, and environmentalist Margaret Atwood brought together through an interview for Harper’s Bazaar’s March issue and for Women’s History Month. Margaret […]
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Robin Wall Kimmerer – (Jane Goodall Hopecast S2 EP14 )
Episode Summary Robin Wall Kimmerer: Hope is the Power of Plants and Indigenous Knowledge This special bonus episode of the Jane Goodall Hopecast premiered at On Air Fest 2022. Join Dr. Goodall as she speaks with author, botanist, decorated professor, and enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, Robin Wall Kimmerer. Dr. Kimmerer is the […]
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Adam McKay – Hope is Looking Up (Jane Goodall Hopecast S2 EP13 )
Episode Summary Adam McKay – Hope is Found in Climate Action and Community Created by Laughter In this special first ever LIVE episode of the Jane Goodall Hopecast, Dr. Jane Goodall speaks with Adam McKay, Academy-Award winning writer/director/producer. Adam most recently created the satirical Netflix comedy ‘Don’t Look Up,’ starring Jennifer Lawrence and Leonardo DiCaprio. […]
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S2 Mailbag 3 – From Colombia to the UK (Jane Goodall Hopecast)
Episode Summary Mailbag: From Colombia to the UK, Jane Answers Hopecaster Messages About Solving Big Problems by Starting with a Small Change In this episode of the Hopecast, Dr. Goodall is joined by her good friend Ruth Mendelson, award winning composer, author, and humanitarian (Ruth helped create the music for the Hopecast!). They have worked […]
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U.S. Senator Cory Booker [D-NJ] – Hope is Expanding Empathy and the Moral Imagination (Jane Goodall Hopecast S2 EP11 )
Episode Summary U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) – Hope is Expanding Empathy and the Moral Imagination In this episode of the Hopecast, Dr. Jane Goodall speaks with Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), U.S. politician, attorney, and author. Over the course of his career serving as Mayor of Newark, New Jersey from 2006 to 2013, serving as […]
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Paul Polman – Hope is Putting the Heart Back in Companies for Net Positive Change (Jane Goodall Hopecast S2 EP10 )
Episode Summary Paul Polman – Hope is Putting the Heart Back in Companies for Net Positive Change In this episode of the Hopecast, Dr. Jane Goodall speaks with Paul Polman, business leader, campaigner, and author of Net Positive: How Courageous Companies Thrive by Giving More Than They Take. He is also the co-founder and chair of IMAGINE, an […]
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Dr. Lilian Pintea – Hope is Unlocking the Potential of Science, Tech, & Tools (Jane Goodall Hopecast S2 EP9)
Episode Summary Dr. Lilian Pintea: Hope is Unlocking the Potential of Science, Tech, & Tools to Create a Brighter Future for People, Animals, & The Planet In this episode of the Hopecast, Dr. Jane Goodall is joined by Dr. Lilian Pintea, Vice President of Conservation Science at the Jane Goodall Institute USA. Dr. Pintea has […]
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2024 — Jane Goodall at 90: Celebrating an Astonishing Lifetime of Science, Advocacy, Humanitarianism, Hope, and Peace
Mark Bekoff, Koen Margodt
In this wide-ranging collection of tributes and photographs from numerous time zones and continents, we celebrate Jane Goodall’s 90th birthday with ninety wonderful “candles.” Family, friends, current researchers, former students, other scientists, philosophers, animal and environmental activists, conservationists, JGI colleagues, CEOs, and actors share their love for this most amazing woman.
2021 — #EATMEATLESS Good for Animals, the Earth & All
Jane Goodall Institute
For the health of humankind, the environment, and the animals that inhabit it, the Jane Goodall Institute presents a collection of recipes to illustrate the how and why of vegan eating. Crafted especially for curious cooks looking to incorporate healthier dietary practices and those interested in environmental sustainability, these eighty recipes gives home cooks the tools they need to take charge of their diet and take advantage of their own community’s local, seasonal bounty.
2015 — The Jane Effect: Celebrating Jane Goodall
Dale Peterson, Marc Bekoff
A collection of essays and testimonials edited by Dale Peterson and Marc Bekoff, compiled in tribute to Dr. Goodall. Scientists, friends, colleagues, and admirers (including notable figures in conservation and academia) contribute personal stories of how Jane inspired them or influenced the world. The pieces collectively illustrate the Jane effect‚ the ripple of hope and action Jane has instilled in countless people. This festschrift was released on the occasion of Goodall’s 80th birthday and highlights her multifaceted impact on science, conservation, education, and activism.
2011 — Me…Jane
Author: Jane Goodall, Patrick MocDonnell,Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers.
A charming illustrated children’s book about young Jane Goodall and her childhood toy chimpanzee Jubilee. Through simple words and delightful drawings, it imagines Jane’s early years observing nature with curiosity and dreaming of a life living with and helping all animals, culminating in a visual of her dream come true. “Me‚ Jane” won the 2012 Caldecott Honor for its artwork.
Photo credits: GANT, Shawn Sweeney
"What you have to do is get into the heart. And how do you get into the heart? With stories.”
— Dr. Jane Goodall