2019 ALCS Educational Writers' Award #EWA19

Shortlist Announced for the UK's Only Award for Creative Educational Writing - Seite 2

ALASTAIR HUMPHREYS' GREAT ADVENTURERS:  
The Incredible Expeditions of 20 Explorers  
Author: Alastair Humphreys  
Illustrator: Kevin Ward            
Publisher: Big Picture Press

Hand-picked by Alastair Humphreys - whose own adventures include cycling the world and rowing the Atlantic Ocean – this compendium of great expeditions retells the extraordinary stories of 20 men and women who have ventured into space, oceans, deserts and jungles, and inspired Alastair's own adventurous travels. They include Amelia Earhart, Apsley Cherry-Garrard, Dervla Murphy, Ibn Battuta and Sagawea.

Our judges said: From the careful selection of adventurers from all backgrounds to the engaging and inventive presentation of their stories through comics, diary entries, maps and more, this book is an inspiration for children. We loved the way the explorers' amazing stories are intertwined with tales of Humphreys' own adventures too. 

SUFFRAGETTES AND THE FIGHT FOR THE VOTE  
Author: Sarah Ridley  
Designer and Illustrator: Jeni Child  
Publisher: Franklin Watts

This absorbing book charts the history of votes for women from the mid- 19^th century when the first petition was presented to Parliament, and explores the work of both the suffragettes and other suffrage organisations. From peaceful demonstrations to more violent activism and prison hunger strikes, the story is brought to life through fascinating historical photos and artefacts.

Our judges said: The suffrage colours and Art Deco graphics of this detailed, well-balanced and engaging book richly evoke the era of Votes for Women.  Jam-packed with posters, photos, cartoons and other artefacts to complement the informative text, this relevant and timely resource also includes thoughtful design touches which add additional impact, such as the timeline endpapers.

MR SHAHA'S RECIPES FOR WONDER:  
Adventures in Science Round the Kitchen Table  
Author: Alom Shaha  
Illustrator: Emily Robertson                                                   
Publisher: Scribble

Written by a science teacher who is also a dad, this lively and engaging book gives step-by-step instructions for lots of easily staged experiments that will inspire young people to learn about science; from finding out about sound by making wine glasses sing, to exploring Newton's Third Law by constructing balloon-driven cars.