Book Suggestions
Do you know of a great environmental novel that should be on this list? Let us know!
Don't worry if the book doesn't fit in the tab categories, we'd still like to hear from you.
- Eco-Fiction books by Ashland Creek Press by John YunkerHello,
I just discovered your site and am thrilled to see it! We're a small press largely devoted to eco-fiction. I've included a link to all of our books in this category.
I'd be happy to email a catalog if you'd like more inf
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Eco-fiction!
Environmental issues provide the backdrop for an array of novels, from suspense to romance to comedy. This bibliography includes books for young adults and adults. When looking at your library for fiction with environmental themes, some of the following subject headings may be helpful:
- Eco-fiction
- Environmental protection – Fiction
- Hazardous wastes – Fiction
- Industrial pollution – Fiction
- Offenses against the environment – Fiction
- Pollution – Fiction
For an excellent list of picture books with environmental and nature themes, see Childsake's Nature and the Environment Booklist.
This list was compiled by Charlotte Roh, Lauren Bordson, and Laura L. Barnes.
Environmental Book Festivals
The popularity of environmentally-themed fiction has grown such that many literary festivals now have environmental themes. There are even environmental book festivals and awards that are a great resource for environmental books. They include:
- Green Book FestivalFounded in 2010, the Green Book Festival in San Francisco honors books that "contribute to greater understanding, respect for and positive action on the changing worldwide environment."
It is a competition that includes a $1500 for the Green Book Festival Author of the Year and transportation to the event. - Green Earth Book AwardsSponsored by the Newton Marasco Foundation, the goal of this award is to inspire youth to think about the environment. They also have a Read Green Program and Teach Green Program to further support environmental education, focusing on children and young adults.
- SEJ's Rachel Carson Environment Book AwardSponsored by the Society of Environmental Journalists, these award winners are fact, not fiction, but are comprised of some very compelling and readable reporting.
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 Laura L. Barnes    Contact Info Prairie Research Institute Illinois Sustainable Technology Center One Hazelwood Dr. Champaign, IL 61821 Campus MC-676 ISTC office phone: (217) 333-8957 Prairie Research Institute Library desk: (217) 333-6892 Send Email |
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