Anthropozine Authors

https://theanthropozine.org/russley-school-writers-club/

Some of our Russley Writers have had their work published on Anthropozine, in their special Rangatahi Voices issue. 

Well done to Ella-Rose, Reuben, Yathindra, Sousuke, Sirennah, Brooke and Lilly.

Anthropozine

The Anthropozine is an Aotearoa-based online magazine dedicated to sharing the voices of our communities in an effort to inspire climate action and appreciation for the environment in the face of climate change. They publish a variety of creative works; including poetry, short stories, articles, podcasts, videos, photography, artwork, etc. by individuals and groups of all ages. 

Over the past year, many of Aotearoa’s youth have been active in school strikes, protests and other initiatives to become active in the conversation about climate change. Their upcoming issue is dedicated to the voices of Rangatahi/Youth. The Anthropozine wants to help empower youth by sharing their thoughts and initiatives through this platform. 

The editors of Anthropozine invited all youth (up to the age of 30) to share their perspectives, relationships with the environment, engagement in climate activism and initiatives. 

Some of our Russley writers submitted work for this special issue. I am delighted to announce that seven of our students have had their poetry accepted for publication in Anthropozine.

Congratulations to:

Reuben Veenstra, for Heaven on Earth

Yathindra Kulathunga, for What is Happening to the World?

Ella-Rose Evans, for Beautiful Vision?

Sousuke Feng, for Pandas are Gentle Giants

Sirennah Moses, for Beautiful Beach

Lily Ghobrial, for The New Zealand Forest

Brooke Hillsdon Tootall, for The Forest

Their poems will be published in the next issue of Anthropozine, due for release on 19 October.

Rachel Lewis, editor of Anthropozine says, "Aotearoa’s young people, along with youth all over the world, have made an impact and governments are listening. We are excited to support them in their mission and to help all young people feel hopeful about the change we can inspire towards climate action."

Congratulations to all our Russley Writers! 

Fear

The Russley Writers' Club chose a fear and used their senses to describe it. Can you use the clues in these two poems to work out which fear they are writing about?


Fear

Fear is slithery and long
it is a whispering hiss
it is a stinky swamp
it is slimy and slobbery
Fear is choking, painful and
venemous

- by Team Awa Nui Writing Club


Fear

Fear has eight, hairy legs
it is stealthy and silent
it is salty and crunchy
it smells like dirt and dried blood
Fear tickles and scuttles
and crawls up your arm

- by Team Moana Writing Club