Abi Dare's novel, And So I Roar, has won the inaugural Climate fiction prize, reinforcing the significance of diverse narratives in climate discussions. Announced at a ceremony in London, Dare expressed her astonishment and honor in receiving the $10,000 award, highlighting that this recognition underscores the need for global conversations that include voices from Africa. While the novel began as an exploration of rural women's lives amid inequality, it evolved to showcase how climate crisis affects these communities. The chair of judges noted the book's emotional depth and its portrayal of social crises resulting from environmental collapse, particularly impacting women and children.
Abi Dare's novel And So I Roar has won the inaugural Climate fiction prize, highlighting the importance of diverse voices in global conversations about climate justice.
Dare expressed her surprise and honor at receiving the Climate fiction prize, emphasizing the significance of African stories in the climate narrative.
Madeleine Bunting described And So I Roar as a powerful exploration of the intersection of climate crisis and social injustice, particularly affecting women and children.
Dare noted that her novel, while initially not intended to focus on the climate crisis, reflects the deep intertwining of environmental issues and social inequality in rural Africa.
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