DiscoverRadical TruthCould children's books inspire a hopeful era by addressing present-day challenges?
Could children's books inspire a hopeful era by addressing present-day challenges?

Could children's books inspire a hopeful era by addressing present-day challenges?

Update: 2025-01-14
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Fleur Rossdale's Woodland Sprite series tackles climate issues, food security, wellbeing, and plastic waste through a fantasy world where fairies protect nature with courage and authenticity. Instead of proposals, Fleur conveys her ideas through storytelling, aiming to inspire adults to act. She also organizes events in Brussels and Westminster, uniting changemakers, specialists, and scientists to drive solutions.

A fine art background earned Fleur the title "The Queen of the Decorators" in the 1980s and ’90s, where her design exhibitions drew 30,000 visitors and launched a thriving industry. In 2020, she shifted focus to ecology, fundraising for climate charities, and developing impact investment projects, some featured in her upcoming book, The Farm.

Her books inspire young readers to embrace sustainability through fairy sprites guided by a wise goblin, leprechaun, and pixie prince. The first book, Taken by Storm, builds confidence and explores themes from COP26. The Journey adds surrealism and fosters critical thinking, with real-life inspiration drawn from events Fleur hosted. The Farm, releasing in 2025, continues the story with practical solutions.

Fleur seeks global support to develop her ideas collaboratively for a sustainable future.

What we will cover:



  • What I aim to achieve through writing my books.

  • How do I intend to bring about change?

  • How could I speed up the process and gain support without using a sledgehammer?

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Could children's books inspire a hopeful era by addressing present-day challenges?

Could children's books inspire a hopeful era by addressing present-day challenges?

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