Future Hopes: Hopeful stories in a time of climate change

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. – Nicolette Jones * 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 *

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.

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