2024 Earth Author Story Contest Winners
We called and ocean lovers answered! After inviting kids and youth storytellers from around the world to share their stories about our ocean, we received so many marine adventures worth sharing.
This year’s winners brought us animal shape-shifters, an ocean floor community of fierce protectors, and a duo of octopus friends on a trash pick-up mission. We are grateful to ALL of the storytellers who used their imaginations to envision better, bluer futures with us.
This was our first year running this contest and we appreciate the engagement from our entire climate community. It was a huge success, and we’re excited to grow the contest and share more stories next year. Look out for an announcement and details in April 2025.
Read the winning stories below and get inspired to join us next year for a new themed contest. In the meantime, we hope you can experience and protect the ocean through the seasons!
Why Tell Climate Stories?
Did you know humans are 22 times more likely to remember a story than any other communication?
It turns out that our brains are hardwired to enjoy telling and hearing stories.
At the heart of the climate crisis lies stories of human creativity and optimism. What if we could tell stories that showcase the power of imagination and consciousness? Stories that inspire us to take care of our planet and create kinder, safer, and healthier ways of existing alongside our natural world!
That’s where you come in. We can’t wait to hear your eco story, real or imagined.