Nature is speaking – but are we willing to listen?

You are warmly welcome to an author talk with Jannike Lundgren and Jens Unosson!

At the center are their new works – In Memory of Laika by Jannike Lundgren and The Air That Could Speak by Jens Unosson – where the stories are rooted in the sparsely populated countryside of Västerbotten and explore themes such as criticism of civilization, animal rights, nature, and culture.

Lundgren’s novel follows Ellen in her everyday work in home care, where life’s big and small moments are reflected through the relationship between humans and animals. Unosson’s lyrical work is an esoteric long poem centered around life on a small farm, raising questions about life, death, and spirituality in the human connection to nature. What unites them both is a deep commitment to some of the most pressing issues of our time – and a desire to listen to what nature is trying to tell us.

About the authors

Jannike Lundgren, based in Ersmarksbodarna, is a librarian, literary scholar, and editor. She made her debut in 2016 with Now You See the Horse on Sonfjället. In Memory of Laika is her second novel.

Jens Unosson, who lives in Hökmark, is a self-sustainer, musician, conservationist, and writer. He is a regular contributor to publications such as Dagens ETC and Miljömagasinet and a member of the band The Spacious Mind. The Air That Could Speak is his poetry debut.

When: Thursday, May 15 at 6:00 PM
Where: Hubben, Kanalgatan 51, Skellefteå
Free admission, no registration required
Fika sold by Extinction Rebellion