Free? Stories About Human Rights
Free? Stories About Human Rights, edited by various authors and published by National Geographic Books in April 2010, is a collection of 224 pages that delves into the concept of freedom through a series of short stories. This anthology features contributions from an international roster of authors who explore themes such as asylum, education, and the impact of trauma on individuals. Each story presents unique perspectives on human rights issues, making it a thought-provoking read.
Readers will find narratives that range from a boy’s realization of the meaning of freedom amidst child labor to a Palestinian child’s messages of peace conveyed through kites. The collection includes diverse tales, such as a gripping account of survival after Hurricane Katrina and a satirical police interrogation involving a Ghanaian boy. With its focus on social themes and values, this anthology aims to engage young readers in discussions about politics and government while highlighting the importance of human rights.
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What does it mean to be free? Top authors donate their talents to explore the question in a compelling collection to benefit Amnesty International.
A boy who thinks that school is “slavery” learns the true meaning of the word when he stumbles on a secret child-labor factory. A Palestinian boy, mute from trauma, releases kites over a wall to a hilltop settlement, each bearing a message of peace. This inspiring, engaging anthology gathers an international roster of authors to explore such themes as asylum, law, education, and faith — from a riveting tale of an attempt to find drinking water after Hurricane Katrina; to a chilling look at a future where microchips track every citizen’s every move; to a hilarious police interrogation involving the London Tower, the Crown Jewels, and a Ghanaian boy with a passion for playing marbles. Features an introduction by British writer Jacqueline Wilson.
With stories by:
David Almond
Ibtisam Barakat
Malorie Blackman
Theresa Breslin
Eoin Colfer
Roddy Doyle
Ursula Dubosarsky
Jamila Gavin
Margaret Mahy
Patricia McCormick
Michael Morpurgo
Sarah Mussi
Meja Mwangi
Rita Williams-Garcia
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