Point Cook environmental scientist and author Shannon Jade’s book ‘A Song for the Earth’ seems to be striking a chord with quite a few people.
The book, which is about encouraging people to take positive action towards easing the climate crisis, has been recognised as a top three finalist in the Book of the Year category at the ABLE Golden Book Awards.
“I’m an environmental scientist, so it is very much a focus for me wanting to communicate about the environment and science in an accessible way,” Ms Jade said.
“I also come from a professional publishing background so marrying those together was the goal.”
Through both these positions, she said she wanted to take an approach which framed discussions about the environment as an opportunity for action, not a death sentence.
“I think when people feel afraid of these kinds of issues they feel like it is too late to make an effort.
“A lot of people dwell and feel disempowered because of the climate narrative which can be a worst case scenario.
“When we have a hopeful lens, people can feel like there is a reason to keep trying and to do something positive.”
Having her peers and experts appreciate her work has been satisfying.
“It is amazing to have that kind of recognition and to know people in the know are enjoying it and finding value in something that has mattered so much to me,” she said.
A Song for the Earth is available at most good book retailers and can be found online.
