Books for Adults
by elin kelsey
Vancouver Writer's Fest
2025 Digital Festival
elin kelsey is featured in the Vancouver Writers Fest Digital Festival 2025–2026 as part of the event “A Trio of Vast Ideas.” You can explore the full digital festival program here: writersfest.bc.ca/event/digital-festival-2025
She will be featured during "A Trio of Vast Ideas" Featuring Claire Cameron, elin kelsey, and Niigaan Sinclair. Moderated by Minelle Mahtani.
Hope Matters
Why Changing the Way We Think Is Critical to Solving the Environmental Crisis
“This book comes at just the right moment. It brings a message of hope to help curb the negativity, the gloom and doom we are confronted with each day. It is NOT too late if we get together and take action, NOW.”—Jane Goodall, PhD, DBE, Founder, The Jane Goodall Institute & UN Messenger of Peace
Newly Published!
How to Be Hopeful
Empowering Practices to Overcome Despair and Act for Climate Justice
How to Be Hopeful is elin kelsey’s response to the anxiety so many people feel today — an uplifting and practical guide to choosing hope as an active, evidence-based practice.
"[elin] kelsey reminds us that at this moment hope is not about simply crossing fingers but rather showing up with calloused and love filled hands.”—Christiana Figueres, former Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change
Watching Giants
The Secret Lives of Whales
“An appealing, agitating foray into the world of whales that ignites both protective instincts and a hungry curiosity to know more.”—Kirkus Reviews
"Cogent, compassionate . . . Brilliant at pursuing seemingly unrelated trails back down the blowhole, Kelsey illuminates the 'humanity' of whales."—Publishers Weekly
"Engaging portrayal of the lives and culture of whales . . . Range(s) from meditative essays on the scale of whales’ lives through to hard scientific reporting."—The Economist
“Charming . . . Will be of interest to all whale and dolphin watchers.”—Choice
"In Watching Giants: The Secret Lives of Whales, elin kelsey provides an in depth look into one of the world's most magnificent creatures. I'm sure these stories will amaze and inspire you as they did me. A joy to read."—Jane Goodall, PhD, DBE, Founder, The Jane Goodall Institute & UN Messenger Of Peace
How to Be Hopeful
Empowering Practices to Overcome Despair and Act for Climate Justice
How to Be Hopeful is elin kelsey’s response to the anxiety so many people feel today — an uplifting and practical guide to choosing hope as an active, evidence-based practice.
Published!
Read more about A Last Goodbye on New York Times and Psychology Today
Hope Matters
Why Changing the Way We Think Is Critical to Solving the Environmental Crisis
“This book comes at just the right moment. It brings a message of hope to help curb the negativity, the gloom and doom we are confronted with each day. It is NOT too late if we get together and take action, NOW.”
— Jane Goodall, PhD, DBE, Founder, The Jane Goodall Institute & UN Messenger of Peace
Read more about A Last Goodbye on New York Times and Psychology Today
Watching Giants
The Secret Lives of Whales
“An appealing, agitating foray into the world of whales that ignites both protective instincts and a hungry curiosity to know more.”
— Kirkus Reviews
"Cogent, compassionate . . . Brilliant at pursuing seemingly unrelated trails back down the blowhole, Kelsey illuminates the 'humanity' of whales."
— Publishers Weekly
"Engaging portrayal of the lives and culture of whales . . . Range(s) from meditative essays on the scale of whales’ lives through to hard scientific reporting."
— The Economist
“Charming . . . Will be of interest to all whale and dolphin watchers.”
— Choice
"In Watching Giants: The Secret Lives of Whales, elin kelsey provides an in depth look into one of the world's most magnificent creatures. I'm sure these stories will amaze and inspire you as they did me. A joy to read."
— Jane Goodall, PhD, DBE, Founder, The Jane Goodall Institute & UN Messenger Of Peace
Read more about A Last Goodbye on New York Times and Psychology Today
Supporting Independant Bookstores
elin kelsey supports local and independent business owners and has made most of her books available through Bookshop.org. Bookshop.org is designed to support independent bookstores by sharing over 80% of its profit margin with more than 2,500 local shops. When you purchase through these links, you’re helping keep independent bookstores thriving.
