In order to prepare the next generation for the future, a functional understanding of education is no longer enough. For personal development, literature teaching today must convey competence-oriented knowledge. At the same time, we must ask what sort of lives we are to lead. The threats to the planet earth brought about by progressive environmental destruction have already taken on global proportions. The present volume is addressed to students and teachers of German at all levels and for every school type who are interested in literature and would like to acquaint themselves with the diversity of the cultural ecological approach to literature. The contributions provide teaching concepts for preparing interesting lessons that will inspire children and young people and help broaden their perception of the world.