Here I Stand: Stories that Speak for Freedom (Paperback)

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. Did you know that ... government spies can turn on your phone and use the microphone to listen to your conversations? ... that lesbian and gay relationships are illegal in 78 countries and can be punished by death? ... that Amnesty recently recorded the highest number of executions globally for more than 25 years? 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 difference. Full list of contributors: Tony Birch, John Boyne, Sita Brahmachari, Kevin Brooks, Kate Charlesworth, Sarah Crossan, Neil Gaiman, Jack Gantos, Ryan Gattis, Matt Haig, Frances Hardinge, Jackie Kay, AL Kennedy, Liz Kessler, Elizabeth Laird, Amy Leon, Sabrina Mahfouz, Chelsea Manning, Chibundu Onuzo, Bali Rai, Chris Riddell, Mary and Bryan Talbot, Christie Watson and Tim Wynne-Jones.

General

Imprint:	Walker Books Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	June 2017
Editors:	Amnesty International UK
Contributors:	John Boyne • Tony Birch • Sita Brahmachari • Kevin Brooks • Kate Charlesworth • Sarah Crossan • Neil Gaiman • Jack Gantos • Ryan Gattis
Dimensions:	198 x 129 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	320
ISBN-13:	978-1-4063-7364-6
Categories:	Books > Children's & Educational > Fiction > General Books > Children's & Educational > Language & literature > English (including English as a school subject) > English literature texts > Collections & anthologies of various literary forms Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > General Promotions
LSN:	1-4063-7364-8
Barcode:	9781406373646

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