Leah Stokes: 2024 Schneider Award Winner

Edited by Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Dr. Katharine K. Wilkinson, 'All We Can Save' is an anthology that highlights the diverse voices of women in the environmental movement. The book is divided into eight sections: Root, Advocate, Reframe, Reshape, Persist, Feel, Nourish, and Rise. It features contributions from scientists, journalists, farmers, lawyers, teachers, activists, and innovators, all of whom are working to address the climate crisis. The collection emphasizes the importance of a feminine and feminist approach to climate leadership, stressing the need for compassion, connection, creativity, and collaboration. It serves as both a balm and a guide, providing hope and practical solutions for navigating the climate emergency.

In 'Homage to Catalonia', George Orwell provides a firsthand and candid account of his experiences during the Spanish Civil War. The book details his decision to enlist in the worker's militia of the POUM (Partido Obrero de Unificación Marxista), his training in Barcelona, and his time on the front lines in Aragón. Orwell vividly describes the camaraderie, hardships, and political complexities of the war, including the betrayal of the anarchist and socialist factions by the Communist Party. The book also includes his personal account of being wounded and his subsequent hospitalization, as well as his observations on the political deceit and media manipulation that characterized the conflict. Orwell's narrative is marked by his commitment to honesty, his critique of political factions, and his admiration for the resilience and courage of the Spanish people.

Unfortunately, detailed descriptions of the book's content by Laura Henry are not provided in the available sources. It is distinct from the more well-known book 'Hope in the Dark' by Rebecca Solnit.