Talking History
ISBN:
9781787417328
H × w:
280
×
216
mm
Binding:
Hardback
Age Range:
9-11 years
Category:
Non-Fiction
Author:
Joan Lennon, Joan Dritsas Haig
Illustrator:
André Ducci
Extent:
80
pp
Approx. Word Count:
18000
words
Rights Available:
World
Translation Files:
Nov 26, 2021
Files To Printer:
Sep 24, 2021
Freight On Board:
Nov 13, 2021
Rights Sold: Simplified Chinese, Spanish, US, German
Rights Sold: Simplified Chinese, Spanish, US, German
Talking History

Talking History

Pub date:
January 20, 2022
Pub Price:
£
15.99
Words can change the world by starting new conversations.

Abraham Lincoln inspired a nation, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti fought for women's rights and Greta Thunberg made her voice heard on global warming. The stirring words of the 16 speakers inside have formed milestones in modern history and engaged generations on important issues including war, women's rights, climate change and civil rights.

Covering speeches from the last 150 years, explore the events leading up to each speech, listen to the words, and discover the impact they had on the world. Presented in graphic novel style, this is a book to inspire a new generation of thinkers and talkers.
  • An accessible look at political and social history, and issues that remain pertinent today
  • Contemporary design and illustrations from André Ducci accompany engaging text
  • Authors are experienced children's writers and academics with expert knowledge on the topics discussed. In 2021, Joan Haig was selected as one of prestigious Scottish Book Trust's authors in residence, working with a school in Aberdeen
  • Sample contents: Abraham Lincoln, 'The Gettysburg Address', 1863; Jawaharlal Nehru, 'A Tryst with Destiny', 1947; Nelson Mandela, 'Speech from the Dock', 1964; Harvey Milk, 'The Hope Speech', 1978; Angela Merkel, 'Address to 68th Session of the WHO', 2015 and Severn Cullis-Suzuki, 'Listen to the Children', 1992,
  • 16 speeches from the last 150 years
  • Cover finish: Pantone, matt lam + spot UV
  • Art not final
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