Fife student launches debut poetry book

Léa Weimann, a third year Sustainable Development and International Relations student at the University of St Andrews, launched her book ‘Dear Earth’ on March 11 at Parliament Hall.

The poetry book, which explores our profound connection to our home planet, was published in December 2019 and officially launched in St Andrews at an event opened by the University of St Andrews principal and vice-chancellor, Professor Sally Mapstone.

The third-year student and climate activist presented her book and talked about the importance of art and activism and how everyone can join efforts to protect our planet.

The poetry book is non-for profit with all profits going to environmental charities. The profits from the book launch evening will go to Greenpeace.

There was also an exhibition of Greenpeace pictures at the book launch and Greenpeace representatives from Edinburgh joined the event.

Léa’s talk was followed by a discussion with Stephen Gethins, former MP for North East Fife and newly appointed professor of practice in the School of International Relations and advisor to the principal on external relations, on the importance of youth involvement in climate activism from a political perspective.