Indigenous Pacific Islander Eco-Literatures (The New Oceania Literary Series)

"Indigenous Pacific Islander Eco-Literatures," part of The New Oceania Literary Series and published on August 31, 2022, serves as a profound call to awareness and action in the realm of environmental justice. This anthology, skillfully curated by Kathy Jetñil-Kijiner, brings together a diverse array of voices from the Pacific—spanning Polynesia, Melanesia, Micronesia, and the global diaspora. Readers are invited into a verdant realm of ecological and cultural richness through a mix of poetry, chant, fiction, drama, and visual texts, presented in English, Pacific languages, and pidgin. The collection navigates through seven compelling themes including "Creation Stories and Genealogies" and "Climate Change," reflecting the deeply ingrained respect for nature in Pacific cultures. As Pacific ecologies face threats from climate change and environmental exploitation, these writers not only celebrate their natural heritage but also confront urgent crises. Ideal for college students, this anthology enhances understanding of how interconnected our lives are with nature, urging us to cherish and protect our planet.