Jamie Kleman

From Story to Stage to a National Movement

Created by children’s author, TEDx speaker, and youth empowerment innovator Jamie Kleman, It’s Not Mean to be Green began as a children’s book, was adapted into a touring musical, and is now a national camp licensing program helping kids across America Make a Monster Difference through literacy, creativity, curiosity, and environmental leadership.

Monster Match Program

Monster Match is a community impact program that connects businesses with schools and organizations to bring It’s Not Mean to Be Green experiences to children through storytelling, creativity, and environmental learning.

Bring the It’s Not Mean to be Green Camp & Musical to Your School or Organization

A turnkey literacy, arts, and environmental leadership program designed for 2nd-8th grade students – simple to implement, powerful in impact, and unforgettable for children and communities.

Literacy-Based

Boosts reading fluency & speaking confidence

Turnkey & Easy to Run

Comes with script, music, and supporting assets

Environmental Leadership

Inspires students to take meaningful action in daily life

How It All Began

Watch how a children’s book came to life on stage – sparking a movement of creativity, literacy, and environmental responsibility.

From imagination to real impact, discover the journey behind It’s Not Mean to be Green and the lives it is transforming.