Mya-Rose Craig - We Have a Dream

Dr Mya-Rose Craig is a bidder, and activist and the youngest holder of an Honorary Doctorate, which was awarded by the University of Bristol. In November 2020 she was included in the Woman's Hour Power List 2020.Mya has written a book featuring 30 other young activists campaigning for a better world, many of them teenagers. In this interview, she talks to Nikki Gamble about We Have a Dream.We Have a DreamIndigenous people and people of colour are disproportionately affected by climate change, yet often aren't heard in global conversations. In this book, British-Bangladeshi environmentalist and race activist 'Birdgirl' Mya-Rose Craig speaks to campaigners from around the world about what needs to be done.From wildlife conservation to clean water, air pollution to plastic waste, climate justice to climate strikes, the time has come to listen to a generation of young people of colour demanding urgent change for the world they will inherit.Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this podcast, please support us by subscribing to our channel. And if you are interested in the books we have featured, purchasing from our online bookshop Bestbooksforschools.comIn the Reading Corner is presented by Nikki Gamble, Director of Just Imagine. It is produced by Alison Hughes.Follow us on Youtube for more author events YouTube.com/@nikkigamble1For general news and updates, follow us on Twitter @imaginecentreFull details about the range of services we provide can be found on our website www.justimagine.co.uk