DIARY OF A YOUNG NATURALIST

Teenager McAnulty lives in Northern Ireland and, as he matures in a world heavy with expectations on young people, he keeps a diary observing the tiniest creatures and plants in his garden. He begins by focussing on the small, the personal, and the beautifully frail, then expands his view to the wider world. In doing so, he takes us on a journey of discovery, both of nature and of ourselves. “Spring does something to the inside of you,” writes McAnulty. “All things levitate. There’s no choice to move up and forward.” As it follows the seasons, is a field guide for anyone, young or old, and no matter where they live, wanting to explore the natural world and their relationship with it. Hopefully it will inspire many people.