Write Your Own Family History

Become a history detective and uncover your family's story!

What was school like for Grandma? What was Great Uncle's first job? What can old photos, documents and objects tell you about the past?

Write Your Own Family History is a guided journal that helps kids explore the people, places and events that shaped their family and local community.

- Ask and discover - use prompts to interview older family members and people in the community.

- Explore the past - investigate toys, games, clothes, hairstyles, food, transportation and holidays.

- Record your findings - write down fascinating family stories, memories and discoveries.

- Compare then and now - find out how everyday life has changed over the years.

- Create a keepsake - build a family history to treasure and share for generations.

A fun, hands-on activity for curious kids and families to explore their past together. What does your family history look like?

Jane studied English at Exeter and Art History at York. She has worked on various Usborne dictionaries, encyclopaedias and learning books, and her edition of the Usborne Illustrated Dictionary was awarded a prize for a significant contribution to children's literacy. She has two sons and three stepsons who are now scattered across the globe. She gets a huge thrill from seeing her books on sale when she travels to the USA and Australia.