The shortlist for the first-ever Climate Fiction Prize has been revealed, with five authors in the running for the U.K. award that celebrates “the most inspiring novels tackling the climate crisis.”

The prize announced its shortlist on the social platform X, saying it contains “five fantastic novels showcasing the power of fiction to shape how we see & respond to the climate crisis—exploring resilience, justice & life in a changing world.”

Samantha Harvey made the shortlist for Orbital, her novel about one day in the life of six astronauts. The novel won the Booker Prize and was shortlisted for the Orwell Prize and the Ursula K. Le Guin Prize.

Téa Obreht was named a finalist for The Morningside, alongside Kaliane Bradley for her bestselling The Ministry of Time. Roz Dineen made the shortlist for Briefly Very Beautiful, as did Abi Daré for And So I Roar.

The Climate Fiction Prize was founded by book festival director Rose Goddard, science communication adviser Imran Khan, and author Leo Barasi, and is supported by the development fund Climate Spring. According to its website, the prize aims “to reward and showcase powerful stories that depict the human response to climate change; how it impacts us and how society responds.”

The winner of this year’s award will be announced on May 14.

Michael Schaub is a contributing writer.