Here I Stand

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.

About the author

Amnesty International UK, illustrated by Chris Riddell

Summary

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

Report

A thought-provoking collection of short stories and poems, celebrating freedoms or quietly mourning their loss... It has the force of several one-inch punches, delivered without pause. Guardian

Product details

• Authors: Amnesty International UK, Nei Gaiman, Neil Gaiman, Mat Haig, Matt Haig, Frances et al Hardinge
• Assisted by: Amnesty International UK (Editor), Amnest International UK (Editor), Amnesty International UK (Editor)
• Publisher: Walker Books Uk
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 12
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 01.05.2017
• EAN: 9781406373646
• ISBN: 978-1-4063-7364-6
• No. of pages: 320
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 200 mm x 25 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > History, politics; YOUNG ADULT FICTION / General, YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / Literary Criticism & Collections, General fiction (Children's / Teenage), Interest age: from c 12 years, Anthologies (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage: Anthologies