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The Quest for Power, Connection & Belonging in Dystopian Worlds

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Saturday, November 16

Kirkus Tent

Set in dystopian worlds shaped by visibility and absence, This Great Hemisphere and Sky Full of Elephants explore the complexities of identity, family, and society through speculative fiction. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on how these narratives challenge our perceptions of race, power, and belonging in imaginative ways. In This Great Hemisphere, Candace embarks on a perilous journey to rescue her brother from unjust suspicion in a society where “invisibles” such as herself are deemed second-class citizens. In Sky Full of Elephants, Charlie and his daughter navigate a post-racial America after a cataclysmic event wipes out a huge portion of the human race. Both novels offer a fresh take on the human experience, inviting us to rethink what it means to be seen and to belong.