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Templar Publishing, Jan 2022
Illustrated by André Ducci
Available to order from Hive, Bookshop.org, Foyles, Blackwell’s, Waterstones, and Amazon.
From Abraham Lincoln to Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, Nelson Mandela to Greta Thunberg, people have used the power of speech to influence society for centuries. Great speeches have formed milestones in modern history, inspiring and engaging generations on important issues including war, women’s rights, climate change and civil rights, and helping to shape the world we live in.
Featuring 16 influential speeches from the past 150 years, Talking History explores the events leading up to each speech, how the spoken word was used to great effect, and the impact it had on the world, presented in graphic novel style to put the reader at the heart of the action. A book to inspire a new generation of thinkers and talkers.
Shortlisted, School Library Association Information Book Awards 2023
‘This is more than just a history book, it’s essential reading for children who will one hopes feel empowered to speak out for the causes in which they believe’ – Jill Bennett, Red Reading Hub
