Here I Stand: Stories that Speak for Freedom

A thought-provoking collection of short stories and poems, celebrating freedoms or quietly mourning their loss... It has the force of several one-inch punches, delivered without pause. ~Guardian

“This is an amazing book. It sends out a real message that we all deserve freedom and the right to choice. I loved how each story was different. […] It highlights the power of books to change lives.” ~Teen Titles, reader review

“A valuable message is forcefully conveyed. No doubt a useful source book for stressing the value of civil rights and personal freedom and the importance of safeguarding them.” ~SLA

This book is certainly and important and timely contribution to the field of young adult literature and as I finished reading the last piece, I immediately felt that I would return to the collection as a resource for planning informative and politically relevant lessons for Key Stage Three pupils. ~The Use of English, The English Association Journal for Teachers of English

Here I Stand is a compelling collection of stories, poems and graphic narratives commissioned by Amnesty to explore different aspects of our human rights. […] each contribution presents a human rights issue in a thought-provoking and original way. ~Amnesty.org.uk

“There’s a lot to love about this pained, poised collection of short stories and much of that comes from its careful and classy curation.” ~didyoueverstoptothink.wordpress.com

“An inspirational collection” ~WRD

“[…] good for the reader who wants hard-hitting Realism.” ~The Guardian