Rocking the System

Twenty illustrated essays on Irish women, historical and contemporary, who have defied cultural norms around femininity and achieved great things. The subjects include Irish women from Queen Medb to Eileen Gray, from Constance Markievicz to Sonia OSullivan, covering stateswomen, artists, writers, activists and rebels of all kinds. Written by multi award-winning author and first Laureate na ng (Irish Childrens Laureate), Siobhn Parkinson. Perfect for use in schools as well as for leisure reading, this collection celebrates the role of women in Irelands changing society.