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May 4, 2017 · A varied and thought-provoking collection of short stories and poems for teens with a conscience, with striking cover illustrations by award-winning children’s laureate Chris Riddell. With contributions from Frances Hardinge, Sarah Crossan, Matt Haig, Neil Gaiman and many more.
- Here I Stand: Stories that Speak for Freedom Hardcover - Amazon.co.uk
Inspired by the 800-year anniversary of the signing of the...
- Here I Stand: Stories that Speak for Freedom Hardcover - Amazon.co.uk
Through short stories and poetry, twenty-five leading authors and illustrators explore the top human rights issues facing young people today. Now is the time to take a stand and make a...
- Neil Gaiman
- Amnesty International United Kingdom
- illustrated, reprint
- Here I Stand: Stories that Speak for Freedom
Aug 4, 2016 · 'Here I Stand' has the subtitle of 'Stories That Speak For Freedom', and covers a wide range of topics including genital mutilation, human trafficking, terrorism and racism.
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Jan 1, 2017 · Here I Stand, is a beautiful, pragmatic book by amnesty International, that looks at human rights across the globe. Through a series of twenty-five short stories, poems, and even a few comic strips, written by well known and renown authors, you are given different insights into how human rights are being trampled on, not only by other ...
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- Helping Young Minds Tackle Tough Issues
- Showing The Need to Protect Our Rights
25 top writers and illustrators explore human rights under threat in a literary shout-out to readers to stand up and help shape a better society. Contributors include: 1. Children’s Laureate Chris Riddell 2. Newbery and Carnegie Medal winner Neil Gaiman 3. Scottish poet laureate Jackie Kay 4. Costa winners Frances Hardinge, AL Kennedy, Christie Wat...
Their stories and poems are poignant, challenging, heartbreaking, angry and haunting. They cover important issues likely to resonate with teenagers today, such as bullying, race hatred, child sex abuse, freedom of speech, identity and gang honour. All of them uphold the importance of speaking up against injustice and standing up for others. Downloa...
The writers show how precious and fragile our freedoms are and the vital need to defend them constantly. Many write from direct experience. Jackie Kay wrote her poems after talking to refugees in Scotland. Frances Hardinge’s story Bystander, on the torture of so-called child ‘witches’ in the UK today, is inspired by a true story; Elizabeth Laird’s ...
Jan 1, 2016 · Here I Stand, is a beautiful, pragmatic book by amnesty International, that looks at human rights across the globe. Through a series of twenty-five short stories, poems, and even a few comic strips, written by well known and renown authors, you are given different insights into how human rights are being trampled on, not only by other ...
- Hardcover
May 5, 2016 · Inspired by the 800-year anniversary of the signing of the Magna Carta, a selection of writers - in conjunction with Amnesty International UK - explore the rights and freedoms still lacking in today's society, covering issues such as gender equality, race hatred, surveillance, identity and freedom of speech.
- Amnesty International UK
