We rise into power,
swift as the waves consuming
beaches that cradled us.
—Excerpt from “Charred Coming of Age” by Hailey Talbert
Join us as we celebrate the book launch of Rise: An Anthology of Youth Climate Writing & Art at 2pm on Saturday, May 16th at the Curtis Memorial Library. Hear the authors reading their powerful words in their own voice as they share their perspectives on the climate crisis through poetry and prose.
Preorder your copy here, with the option to pick up at the book launch or to have it shipped to your address.
“A gorgeous, hopeful, bighearted anthem to our planet.”
— Nick Fuller Googins, author of The Great Transition and The Frequency of Living Things
“When youth speak about climate change we are reminded that even a small voice can start a revolution.”
— Signature MiMi, 8th Poet Laureate of Portland, Maine & Co-Lead of Signature Soul
“[These] courageous calls to action will leave you awed and empowered to rise up.”
— Laura Poppick, Science & Environmental Journalist, author of Strata
“My takeaway: it’s not fair for older people to ‘leave this to the next generation.’ We need to back them up much be er than we’re doing now!”
— Bill McKibben, founder of Third Act