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A Guide to Dystopian
and Post Apocalyptic
Fiction
What is it?
The future…but terrible
Mostly Sci-Fi
Cultural anxieties that are taken to the next level
Stories of survival and rebellion
Society or environment is the antagonist
Government
The government is controlling people’s lives in a
negative way.
Epidemic
A disease or health issue that destroys the human
race.
Zombies and Aliens
There are monsters, aliens or other supernatural creatures
attacking the human race.
Environmental Disaster
We’ve ruined the environment
Appeal
Escapism
A reaction to the world we see around us
World building
Fast paced
Action and adventure
Dark and disturbing tones
Key Dystopian Titles to Know
Asked for Authors
Margaret Atwood
Paolo Bacigalupi
Ursula K. Le Guin
George Orwell
Mira Grant
Red Rising Trilogy by Pierce Brown
Wool (Silo Saga) by Hugh Howey
Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel
The Water Knife by Paolo Bacigalupi
Don’t Forget Teen
Tips and Tricks
Find out what your reader is looking for
Many formats
Movie tie-ins
Non fiction read-a-likes
Helpful Resources
BiblioCommons lists
GoodReads
NoveList Professional Toolbox
Hugo Awards
Nebula Awards