2024 Wainwright Prize winners!

The 2024 Wainwright Prize celebrated three standout works of nature and conservation writing, underscoring humanity’s deep connection to the natural world.

Michael Malay won the ‘Nature Writing’ category with “Late Light: The Secret Wonders of a Disappearing World”. This reflective book blends memoir and natural history, exploring environmental loss while finding beauty in nature's fleeting moments. It was praised for making ecological topics accessible and hopeful.

In the ‘Writing on Conservation’ category, Helen Czerski triumphed with “Blue Machine: How the Ocean Shapes Our World”. Czerski, a marine physicist, offers a captivating dive into the oceans' crucial role in sustaining life. Her book is a timely reminder of the oceans' fragility amidst climate change.

Katya Balen won the ‘Children’s Writing’ prize for “Foxlight”, a tale of twin sisters seeking their mother in wild landscapes. The judges lauded its powerful storytelling, which encourages young readers to connect with nature through adventure and discovery.

These works shine a light on both the wonders of the natural world and the urgent need for conservation, resonating strongly with today’s environmental challenges. All books available in the shop now.