Spectacular Scottish Women - Celebrating Inspiring Lives From Scotland

A fascinating and uplifting celebration of iconic women from Scotland's past and present.

Meet some of Scotland's most spectacular women in this inspiring collection of biographies written for young people. From authors to athletes, scientists to singers, queens to campaigners, this diverse collection of women have influenced the world in incredible ways.

Through these eye-opening life stories readers can:

Feel the rhythm with ground-breaking deaf percussionist Evelyn Glennie

Rock the runway with model Eunice Olumide

Command the country with iconic monarch Mary, Queen of Scots

Pen a literary gem with poet and author Jackie Kay

Campaign for change with schoolgirl activist Roza Salih

Step on set with actor Karen Gillan

Race to the finish line with para-athlete Kayleigh Haggo

Discover a new planet with scientist Mary Somerville

And much more!

Scottish author and former journalist Louise Baillie presents empowering stories of persistence, achievement, ingenuity and innovation while bestselling Scottish illustrator Eilidh Muldoon captures the essence of each extraordinary woman with her vibrant and dynamic illustrations.

About the author

Louise Baillie has a degree in history from Glasgow University. She was a journalist for almost 20 years and currently works in communications at a children's rights organisation. The idea for Spectacular Scottish Women, Louise's first book, came from wanting to write something her daughters would relate to and be inspired by. Louise loves running, playing tennis (badly), and the Scotland football team. She lives in Glasgow with her husband, two daughters, and their black lab.Eilidh Muldoon studied Art History and has an MFA in Illustration from Edinburgh College of Art, where she now teaches. Eilidh is the illustrator of picture books, children's books, and colouring and activity books in her distinctive, lively and decorative style. She grew up in North Berwick and currently lives outside Edinburgh, Scotland with her family.

Summary

An inspiring introduction for young people to some of Scotland's most amazing women -- from authors to athletes, scientists to singers, queens to campaigners. Discover their empowering life stories alongside vibrant illustrations.

Product details

• Authors: Louise Baillie, Louise Baillie
• Assisted by: Eilidh Muldoon (Illustration), Muldoon Eilidh (Illustration)
• Publisher: Floris Books
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 7 to 11
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 18.08.2023
• EAN: 9781782508649
• ISBN: 978-1-78250-864-9
• No. of pages: 144
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > History, politics; History & the past: general interest (Children's / Teenage), Scotland, JUVENILE FICTION / Historical / Europe, JUVENILE FICTION / Girls & Women, People & places (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage general interest: History and the past, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Girls and women, JUVENILE FICTION / Places / Europe