Nov
23
Disbelief
The problem for me was the water. I couldn’t understand how water worked in this world, a fictional polar
5 min read
Arlene Williams
Author of award-winning children's books, including Dragon Soup; Tales from the Dragon's Cave: Peacemaking Stories for Everyone; How to be a Dragon... without burning your tongue; and Tiny Tortilla.
Oct
25
Here Comes the Sun
Bill McKibben, founder of the climate action organization Third Act, has a warm, hopeful tone in his voice that inspires
4 min read
Sep
29
Toxic Things
I’ve done what I can: the EV, the heat pump, the heat pump dryer, the induction stove, plus sealing
5 min read
Sep
02
Human Nature by Kate Marvel
It’s very easy for fiction writers to tap into reader’s emotions through their stories. It’s much harder
3 min read
Aug
24
Climate Change in the Background
Most climate fiction is set in a dystopian world that describes a bleak future after human efforts to halt warming
3 min read
Jun
11
Beyond Goals
Sometimes life forces you to stop. Everything you have been working on is put aside because there isn’t any
5 min read
Sep
06
5 Reasons to Read The First Rule Of Climate Club (yes, even adults)
The First Rule of Climate Club by Carrie Firestone is a middle grade novel suitable for ages 10 to 12.
4 min read
Aug
09
The Current Story
Last weekend, I sat under a beautiful cedar tree, staring out over a sparkling sea of water. I was tabling—
5 min read
Jul
07
Every Story Has a Message
I recently attended, in livestream mode, The Hollywood Climate Summit. It was four days of presentations about integrating climate change
4 min read
Jun
23
Placing Blame for Climate Change
It’s a book with heart, a book set in the here and now, a book that inspires climate action.
5 min read