Climate Lit

Publication Years: 2016

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Daniel Finds a Poem

by Micha Archer

“On Tuesday, Daniel climbs the old oak tree. He sees Squirrel. ‘Squirrel, do you know what poetry is?’ ‘Poetry is when crisp leaves crunch,’ Squirrel tells him.”

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Dig Too Deep

by Amy Allgeyer

“I nod, but my mind’s fixed on something else—something abnormal in the valley. Something that might be causing all those health problems. And that something is bright orange.”

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Finding Wild

by Megan Wagner Lloyd

“It pushes through cracks and crannies and steals back forgotten places.”

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Lagoon

by Nnedi Okorafor

“We do not seek your oil or your other resources…We are here to nurture your world…We come to bring you together and refuel your future…Your land is full of a fuel that is tearing you apart.” Lagoon begins with an alien-induced transformation of the waters surrounding Nigeria. This change alters its composition and the aquatic species living inside. The narrative follows the alien ambassador, Ayodele, and three humans: Adaora, a marine biologist; Anthony, a popular rapper; and Agu, a soldier. Together, these four characters navigate this new world where aliens live amongst humans. Their goal is to negotiate with both the Nigerian government and the alien “Elders” for peace between the new alien species inhabiting Nigeria’s waters. Lagoon introduces readers to issues of multispecies storytelling, oil pollution, vibrant matter, and interspecies kinship. The plot is complex and multilayered, whereas the ideological and environmental state of Nigeria is interrogated through the …

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Moana

by John Musker, Ron Clements

“I know who you are / Who you truly are”

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Puddle

by Hyewon Yum

“Oh, my! What’s that? / It’s a PUDDLE!”

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