

Abi Daré
British–Nigerian novelist and author of And So I Roar and The Girl with the Louding Voice, winner of the inaugural Climate Fiction Prize and founder of the Louding Voice Foundation supporting girls' education.
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Mar 12, 2026 • 35min
‘Everywhere I looked, climate change bled’ Abi Daré on writing fiction: Imagine series
Abi Daré, British–Nigerian novelist and founder of the Louding Voice Foundation, discusses how climate change kept surfacing in her research and shaped her storytelling. She explains choosing a teenage narrator, research into drought-hit rural Nigeria, how fiction bridges city readers to rural realities, and the practical climate solutions and education efforts she’s seen.

May 19, 2025 • 23min
What makes a good climate novel?
Abi Daré, a Nigerian author celebrated for her novel, And So I Roar, and Madeleine Bunting, chair of the Climate Fiction Prize judges, dive into the world of climate literature. They discuss how fiction can combat climate fatigue and engage audiences through storytelling. Daré shares her journey of creating relatable characters amidst climate challenges, particularly highlighting the experiences of women and girls. The duo also emphasizes the power of humor in making heavy themes approachable, while showcasing the emotional depth necessary for climate narratives.


