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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 nÓg (Irish Children’s Laureate), Siobhán 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



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Essential reading for young history buffs.

-- Sara Keating * Irish Times *

Rocking the System: Fearless and Amazing Irish

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    A Paperback / softback by Siobhán Parkinson, Bren Luke, Sabina Higgins

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      Publisher: Little Island
      Publication Date: 01/08/2019
      ISBN13: 9781912417438, 978-1912417438
      ISBN10: 191241743X
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      Feminism and feminist theory

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      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 nÓg (Irish Children’s Laureate), Siobhán 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



      Trade Review

      Essential reading for young history buffs.

      -- Sara Keating * Irish Times *

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