Future Hopes: Hopeful stories in a time of climate change
An uplifting anthology of climate fiction stories for children aged 9, 10, 11, 12 to provide reassurance and inspire change
Age 9+
Short Stories Social Issues: Environment & Green Issues
In this collection of compelling short stories, authors including M. G. Leonard, Neal Shusterman and Tolá Okogwu offer hope for our planet in the face of climate change.
“A brilliant collection of inspiring stories with the power to change the world. Innovative, original and essential.” Hannah Gold
"An empowering, engaging toolkit for young readers, environmentalists and activists." Lovereading4kids
Skyscraper farms. Insects for dinner. Guerilla gardening. Nine authors pose ingenious and thought-provoking solutions to the climate crisis in this anthology of climate fiction. Rooted in real-world science and technology, the stories offer a roadmap for a future where our planet can thrive. From a rewilding project with unexpected consequences to a rebellion against augmented reality, these wide-ranging stories will leave the reader feeling a little less powerless in the fight to save planet Earth.
Full list of contributors: Eli Brown, L. R. Lam, M. G. Leonard, Rebecca Lim, Oisín McGann, Tolá Okogwu, Neal and Brendan Shusterman, Louie Stowell and Bijal Vachharajani
Creators
Wren James is the Carnegie-longlisted British author of many young adult novels, and was previously published under the name Lauren James. Their books include Last Seen Online, The Quiet at the End of the World, The Loneliest Girl in the Universe and The Next Together, and they have sold over two hundred thousand copies worldwide in eight languages. They are a RLF Royal Fellow and the story consultant on Netflix’s Heartstopper (Seasons 2 and 3).
Wren is the founder of the Climate Fiction Writers League and works as a consultant on climate storytelling for museums, production companies, major brands and publishers, with a focus on optimism and hope.
Wren was born in 1992, and has a Masters degree from the University of Nottingham, where they studied Chemistry and Physics. They run a Queer Writers group in Coventry. Follow them on Instagram at @wrenjameswriter.
Reviews
The nine tales by talented authors, from the fantastical to the everyday, embrace wildlife corridors, plastic-eating creatures, cities run on green power… Much more inspiring than dystopian wastelands.
The Sunday Times
You’ll find imaginative tales about everything from guerilla gardening to skyscraper farms – and you’ll be left feeling inspired and empowered to help our planet.
The Week Junior
This collection has something to appeal to any climate conscious reader… both an enjoyable read and a useful classroom resource.
Children's Books Ireland
A collection of thought-provoking short stories about climate change and future worlds, with solutions based on science and technology.
Green Issues Editor’s Pick, The School Library Association
Diverse in style, and inspirational in nature, this nine-story anthology of climate-themed fiction is an empowering, engaging toolkit for young readers, environmentalists and activists.
LoveReading4Kids
