Let’s get Rootbound: Grace Nosek on the Power of Climate Fiction and Art

Join us in person or online for an exciting conversation with Grace Nosek about her book, Rootbound, and the unique role that climate fiction and art can play in empowering youth and driving climate action.

Climate fiction and art are powerful tools to advocate for environmental justice and challenge the systems driving the environmental crisis. These creative mediums ignite passion and inspire the change needed for a sustainable future.

Grace Nosek is a passionate scholar, storyteller, and climate justice advocate. Her PhD and postdoctoral research explore how the fossil fuel industry undermines democracy and, importantly, how we can empower youth to take action. Rootbound, a joyful YA climate fantasy novel, is a product of this work and uses storytelling to challenge and counter the false narratives propagated by the fossil fuel industry.

Grace will be joined in discussion by Dr. Amanda Giang, Canada Research Chair in Environmental Modelling for Policy, and UBC student Amy Leung, BA Geography.