Future Book Club #40 - Birdgirl by Mya Rose-Craig

Join us for our 40th bookclub, where we read Birdgirl by Mya-Rose Craig and discuss our chosen topic, Y for Youth, in the Alphabet of Climate Solutions.

Please make sure you get your ticket via the Eventbrite link attached to this event!

About the book:
Birdwatching has never felt like a hobby, or a pastime I can pick up and put down, but a thread running through the pattern of my life, so tightly woven in that there’s no way of pulling it free and leaving the rest of my life intact.’
Meet Mya-Rose – otherwise known as ‘Birdgirl’. Birder, environmentalist, diversity activist. To date she has seen over five thousand different types of bird: half the world’s species.
Every single bird a treasure. Each sighting a small step in her family journey – a collective moment of joy and stillness amidst her mother’s deepening mental health crisis. And each helping her to find her voice.
Since she was young, she has visited every continent to pursue her passion, seeing first-hand the inequality and reckless destruction we are inflicting on our fragile planet. And the simple, mindful act of looking for birds has made her ever-more determined to campaign for all our survival.
This is her story; a journey defined by her love for these extraordinary creatures. Because large or small, brown, patterned or jewelled, there is something about birds that makes us, even for just moments at a time, lift our eyes away from our lives and up to the skies.

Event info
We are using a platform called Whereby. You don't have to have an account - it is as simple as clicking a link. You can get cosy at home, pour yourself a glass of your favourite drink and join us for an informal chat.

FAQs

Can I join even when I haven't finished the book?
Yes, you don't have to have finished the book, just come if you want to take part in the conversation, we love e-meeting you.

Is the event free?
We ask for a donation to join the get together. It can be as little as 50p and it helps us do more of what we love with And The Future. We appreciate any amount.

If it's your first time and you'd just like to check it out email us at hello@andthefuture.com.

Do I have to join every month?
No, you can join as and when you want to or a book/topic resonates with you.

What if I am a slow reader?
We aim to always publish our next meet up at least 2-3 months in advance to allow enough time for everyone to join regardless of your reading pace.

We look forward to seeing you!

Lisa & Tash

PS: If you want to check out our monthly newsletter 'The Alphabet of Climate Solutions' you can do so at https://andthefuture.substack.com/. It's also the best way to stay informed about our upcoming book clubs.

PPS: Brownie points for not buying the book from a ubiquitous online marketplace that shares its name with a Brazilian jungle. Maybe buy second hand if it's available or support your local bookshop.