Spectacular Scottish Women: Celebrating Inspiring Lives from Scotland - Hardcover

Baillie, Louise

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9781782508649: Spectacular Scottish Women: Celebrating Inspiring Lives from Scotland

Synopsis

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.

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    About the Authors

    Louise Baillie is a writer based in Glasgow, Scotland. She was a journalist for almost 20 years and currently works in communications at a children's rights organisation. Spectacular Scottish Women is her first book for children.

    Eilidh Muldoon is an illustrator based near Edinburgh, Scotland. She is the illustrator of many picture books, children's books, and colouring and activity books in her distinctive, lively and decorative style.

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