EJ Swift wins the 2026 Arthur C Clarke award for science fiction
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Key context: <p>The writer – who was also shortlisted in 2023 – has won the prize for her book When There Are Wolves Again, a speculative work of eco-fiction set in near-future Britain </p><p>A novel about rewilding and climate activism in Britain has been named this year’s winner of the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/books/arthurcclarkeaward">Arthur C Clarke award</a> for science fiction.</p><p>When There Are Wolves Again by EJ Swift is an “ambitious study in the power of long-term hope in the face of climate breakdown”, said the award’s director, Tom Hunter.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/aug/12/ej-swift-wins-the-2026-arthur-c-clarke-award-for-science-fiction">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
The writer – who was also shortlisted in 2023 – has won the prize for her book When There Are Wolves Again, a speculative work of eco-fiction set in near-future Britain A novel about rewilding and climate activism in Britain has been named this year’s winner of the Arthur C Clarke award for science fiction.When There Are Wolves Again by EJ Swift is an “ambitious study in the power of long-term hope in the face of climate breakdown”, said the award’s director, Tom Hunter. Continue reading...
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