We Will Rise Again: Speculative Stories and Essays on Protest, Resistance, and Hope

Editors: Malka Older, Annalee Newitz, Karen Lord
Description: From genre luminaries, esteemed organizers, and exciting new voices in fiction, this anthology offers transformative visions of the future, fantastical alternate worlds, and inspiration for the social justice movements of tomorrow.
Content: This collection champions realistic, progressive social change through speculative stories by writers like NK Jemisin, Charlie Jane Anders, and Nisi Shawl.

Content Overview:

This collection intertwines narratives grounded within a sociopolitical framework, utilizing essays and interviews with movement leaders such as adrienne maree brown and Walidah Imarisha. By exploring topics ranging from disability justice to environmental activism, these imaginative pieces promote solidarity, empathy, and creativity.

Using ambitious storytelling, We Will Rise Again provides effective tools for organizing and interrogating the status quo, presenting a blueprint for a different world.

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Gabby | Dec 15 2025

Gabby shares her recent book acquisitions:

• A Man for Mrs. Claus by Rebekah Weatherspoon
• New Worlds, Old Ways: Speculative Fiction Tales From The Caribbean edited by Karen Lord
• The Best of All Possible Worlds by Karen Lord
• The Chainbreakers by Julian Randall
• Blood Moon by Britney S. Lewis
• They Thought They Buried Us by Nonieqa Ramos
• We Will Rise Again: Speculative Stories and Essays on Protest, Resistance, & Hope edited by Karen Lord, Annalee Newitz, & Malka Older
• This Is The Only Kingdom by Jaquira Díaz

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