John Green and The Anthropocene Reviewed: The Fable Reading Guide
Hayley Dennings
Join Marine Biology Book Club to read “The Anthropocene Reviewed.”
Why Was the Marine Biology Book Club Started?
“I wanted to create a community where we could send recommendations, stay up to date on current books and topics, and learn together,” said Kendra Nelson, the founder of the Marine Biology Book Club on Fable. She told us that many of her followers recommended starting a book club because she posts bookish content on her platforms."A big reason I love these types of books now is it allows me to explore different areas of marine science. I will likely never explore the deep sea. I am not a deep-sea biologist by any means but it still fascinates me. Picking up books like 'The Brilliant Abyss' by Dr. Helen Scales and 'Below the Edge of Darkness' by Dr. Edith Widder let me explore and learn from that dark marine ecosystem. I also find myself learning so much from these books and as a scientist I just love absorbing new information and viewpoints."
Who is John Green?
John Green is an American author, YouTube creator, and podcaster. Several of his books have debuted at number one on the New York Times Best Seller list, and he won the 2006 Printz Award for his debut novel, “Looking for Alaska.”His most famous novel is considered to be “The Fault in Our Stars,” which was adapted into a film that opened at number one in the box office and received commercial and critical success.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ItBvH5J6ssJohn Green is also known for the YouTube channel he shares with his brother, Hank Green, called Vlogbrothers. Together, they have launched many projects, including VidCon, an annual convention for fans and creators, and Crash Course, an educational YouTube channel.What is The Anthropocene Reviewed About?
“The Anthropocene Reviewed” began as a podcast that you can listen at WNYC Studios.Scientists have dubbed our current time as the "Anthropocene," or the period of Earth history when human beings began to alter the environment significantly. Green looks at humanity's influence on our planet, on both large and small scales.The pieces touch on pivotal moments in John Green’s life, some of them detailing his experience living through the COVID-19 pandemic. An excerpt from his introduction to the essays explains:"We are so powerful that we have escaped our planet's atmosphere. But we are not powerful enough to save those we love from suffering. I also wanted to write about some of the places where my small life runs into the large forces of the Anthropocene ... I find much to fear and lament. But I also see humans working together to share and distribute what we collectively learn, and I see people working together to care for the sick and vulnerable. Even separated, we are bound up in each other. As Sarah told me, there are no observers; only participants."
What John Green books are on Fable?
You can read lots of John Green books on Fable. Here is the complete list...type: embedded-entry-inline id: ZcBbrHJCKCDmOQfOW1iBcIs John Green the Crash Course Guy?
Yes! John and Hank launched the educational YouTube channel Crash Course in late 2011 with funding from YouTube’s original channel initiative. John, Hank, and a range of other hosts teach humanities and science courses to viewers, with multiple new series launching each year. World History, Literature, Economics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, and Government.Crash Course has over 10.7 million subscribers and 1.2 billion views. John and Hank are involved with many other video projects, including The Art Assignment, Ours Poetica, SciShow, hankgames, Eons, and Healthcare Triage.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSYw502dJNYWhat Does John Green Do Now?
John Green is currently living and writing in Indianapolis, Indiana. Here shared these words on Twitter: “I won’t apologize for loving Indianapolis. We have the country’s largest urban park. Great walking paths & restaurants. Lovely people. Several walkable neighborhoods. AND we have @CrownHillCem, the final resting place of more U.S. Vice Presidents than any other location on Earth.”Meet the Founder of the Marine Biology Club on Fable
Since she was a child, Kendra Nelson has been a reader, and as she developed her field of study, her book preferences shifted. Younger Kendra loved A Series of Unfortunate Events, Warrior Cats, and Percy Jackson. Now, while she occasionally reads fiction, she spends most of her reading time with scientific nonfiction. Kendra Nelson has a BSc in biology with an emphasis in marine science. She spent her undergrad studying in Hawai’i and working as a lab assistant at a marine biology wet lab and a teaching assistant. “I participated in research projects, took care of fish every day, and helped educate on marine science & ocean conservation. I have a primary research interest in ctenophores and echinoderms,” she told us. Kendra currently works as a content creator and social media manager for brands and organizations that focus on the ocean. “My current goal is to use my social media platforms to inspire aspiring marine biologists and help them on their journey into this field.”What else will the Marine Biology Club read?
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Hayley Dennings