The stories we tell about climate change: environmental children’s literature 

This is the Padlet resource created by Anna Donnelly to support her session around climate change and literacy. 

https://warwick.padlet.org/annamdonnelly/green-space-conference-2023-6ug5xuplsdh23lteLink opens in a new window 

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The Lost Words – book, website CD and live shows  

This book has had a transformative effect on all who have come in contact with it. It has taken root in thousands of schools across Britain, been widely acclaimed as an instant classic, won numerous prizes, and inspired many creative thinkers, young and old. 

https://www.thelostwords.org/Link opens in a new window 

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The Lost Words for Schools – Padlet  

This is a moderated online board showcasing children's work, teaching ideas, and resources inspired by The Lost Words 

https://padlet.com/LostWordsforSchools/lwfsLink opens in a new window 

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10 things that scare me  

In this podcast from WNYC Studios, a researcher talks about his love for nature and the ecosystems and what scares him about climate change. 

George | 10 Things That Scare Me | WNYC StudiosLink opens in a new window 

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The birth of climate change denial  

Created in 2017, this podcast from WNYC Studios features President Donald Trump who considered who climate change a "hoax".  

The Birth of Climate Change Denial | Only Human | WNYC StudiosLink opens in a new window 

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Handle with care  

This podcast from WNYC Studios can be used as the starting point for debates, creative writing and creative activities, focusing on nature and the planet’s overall fragility. 

Handle with Care | On the Media | WNYC StudiosLink opens in a new window 

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Caution: Fragile   

This podcast from WNYC Studios can be used as the starting point for debates, creative writing and creative activities, focusing on nature and the planet’s overall fragility. 

Caution: Fragile! | On the Media | WNYC StudiosLink opens in a new window  

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Guardian – 10 books for younger children 

Books to enable young children to engage with the climate crisis. 

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2019/jul/09/from-greta-thunberg-to-sally-morgan-10-books-to-help-kids-come-to-grips-with-climate-crisisLink opens in a new window 

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Teen Vogue – the best 10 books on climate change 

A range of books selected by climate activists. 

https://www.teenvogue.com/story/best-books-about-climate-changeLink opens in a new window 

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Best Poems for Climate Change  

Selection of poets who have written about the environment and the changing natural world from Interesting Literature. 

https://interestingliterature.com/2019/12/the-best-poems-about-the-environment-and-climate-change/Link opens in a new window 

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Poetry and the Environment  

A selection of poetry inspired by the environment. 

https://www.poetryfoundation.org/collections/146462/poetry-and-the-environmentLink opens in a new window 

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The Poetry Society – Poetry and nature  

A selection of poems for all ages exploring the natural world. 

https://poetrysociety.org.uk/education/learning-from-home/poetry-and-nature-30-04/Link opens in a new window 

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Poetry to inspire a love of nature and the outdoors  

A selection of poems from Family Friend Poems 

https://www.familyfriendpoems.com/poems/nature/Link opens in a new window 

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If Not Us, Then Who?  

https://ifnotusthenwho.me/films/Link opens in a new window 

Website and resources highlighting the role indigenous and local peoples play in protecting our planet. Excellent series of short films to prompt discussion and written work.

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Young People’s Trust for the Environment  

A selection of resources for children, teenagers and teachers aimed at developing awareness of environmental problems, such as climate change,  

https://ypte.org.uk/learnLink opens in a new window 

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Why I live a zero waste life  

A 13 minute long video on TEDxTeen  

Why I live a zero waste life | Lauren Singer | TEDxTeenLink opens in a new window

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The Life cycle of a T shirt – Angel Chang  

A six-minute video on Youtube. 

The life cycle of a t-shirt - Angel ChangLink opens in a new window

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PlayGreen  

PlayGreen – where theatre and outdoor learning collide, with workshops to support English. 

https://www.studiocultivate.com/playgreenLink opens in a new window 

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Children of the Anthropocene by Bella Lack

Stories from the young people at the heart of the climate crisis

https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/442837/the-children-of-the-anthropocene-by-lack-bella/9780241501085

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Jeannie Baker – Picture books

Picture books that explore aspects of climate change

https://www.jeanniebaker.com/focus/window-on-a-changing-world/

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