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Dust Makers
DUST Short stories considering our impact
Dust people, machines, attitudes, evidence.
Who are we when the stakes are our survival, and the change makers might be us?
In this exciting collection of short stories, Penny Jaye and R. A. Stephens challenge Australia’s YA authors to tackle themes of sustainability, caring for the environment, and the legacy we leave for one another. The resulting thirteen stories are a range of historical fiction and dystopian adventure, sci-fi settings and contemporary feels – guaranteed to leave you thinking about the impact of humanity and the difference our actions could make.
Dust people, machines, attitudes, evidence.
Who are we when the stakes are our survival, and the change makers might be us?
In this exciting collection of short stories, Penny Jaye and R. A. Stephens challenge Australia’s YA authors to tackle themes of sustainability, caring for the environment, and the legacy we leave for one another. The resulting thirteen stories are a range of historical fiction and dystopian adventure, sci-fi settings and contemporary feels – guaranteed to leave you thinking about the impact of humanity and the difference our actions could make.
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Published October 1, 2022
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March 9, 2023
Dust Makers is a collection of 13 stories for young adults that focus on the impact we have on our planet. The narratives consider the themes of sustainability, the environment and the legacy we leave for others. About two-thirds of the stories occur in the future and show how young people grapple with the changes that have occurred on earth as a result of climate change and the poor management of the earth’s resources. Their courage and resilience in the face of devastating consequences plus their desire to work towards improving and reversing the damage feels realistic and convincing. Other stories focus on the present and how our daily choices affect our environment. While one story is historical and provides an interesting insight into how things can change. Together the stories, while fictional, send a message – our choices do matter and we can make a difference. Connections between friends, family, neighbours and work colleagues add depth to the stories and show the positive impact of healthy relationships to strengthen our resolve for change.
Overall, the stories are well-written, imaginative and hopeful.
Overall, the stories are well-written, imaginative and hopeful.
April 28, 2023
The short stories in the book make you think about what we have done to our planet, what the future of our planet is, and what we can do now to prevent the harsh realities.
With an offering of dystopian futures, shocks of past wrongs, and questions about what we are doing, this is an eye opening read.
Well written, with several authors who I will seek out in future.
With an offering of dystopian futures, shocks of past wrongs, and questions about what we are doing, this is an eye opening read.
Well written, with several authors who I will seek out in future.
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