The stories of twenty Irish feminists who rocked the system and changed history, told by one of Ireland's leading writers for young people.

Twenty illustrated essays on Irish women, historical and contemporary, who have defied cultural norms around femininity and achieved great things. The subjects include Irish women from Queen Medb to Eileen Gray, from Constance Markievicz to Sonia O'Sullivan, covering stateswomen, artists, writers, activists and rebels of all kinds.

Written by multi award-winning author and first Laureate na nOg (Irish Children's Laureate), Siobhan Parkinson.

Perfect for use in schools as well as for leisure reading, this collection celebrates the role of women in Ireland's changing society.

With a foreword from political activist and first lady of Ireland, Sabina Higgins.

'This book will inspire all its readers to play their part in creating a world that is fair, harmonious and equal.' - Sabina Higgins

Twenty gutsy women who changed Ireland.

About the Author

Siobhan Parkinson is one of Ireland's best-known writers for children. She has written almost thirty books, most of them for children and teenagers, for which she has won a bagful of awards and nominations, and her books have been translated into about twenty languages. She was Ireland's first Children's Laureate in 2010.

Reviews

Essential reading for young history buffs.

-- Sara Keating * Irish Times *



Book Information
ISBN 9781912417438
Author Siobhan Parkinson
Format Paperback
Page Count 208
Imprint Little Island
Publisher Little Island
Weight(grams) 370g
Dimensions(mm) 224mm * 143mm * 19mm