​"Samauma and the Sacred Tree" intertwines indigenous mysticism with a compelling call for climate justice. This poignant eco-romance follows two teenagers from opposite sides of the world as they fight to save both their love and the planet. At its heart, the story questions what it truly means to be human in a world on the brink of environmental collapse.

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This project has garnered notable recognition, being shortlisted for the 2023 JOFFE Book Prize, winning the Spread the Word/HarperCollins Competition, and earning a place in Curtis Brown’s prestigious developmental course last year. The invaluable feedback and guidance from that experience have fuelled my passion to bring this powerful story to life.