Rocking the System: Fearless and Amazing Irish Women Who Made History

Introduce young readers to the lives of twenty Irish feminists who rocked the system and reshaped history in this collection of illustrated essays.

Discover the stories of twenty trailblazing women - past and present - who defied expectations, broke boundaries and transformed Irish society. From Queen Medb to Eileen Gray, from Constance Markievicz to Sonia O'Sullivan, learn about the lives of stateswomen, artists, writers, activists, athletes and rebels of every kind, and celebrate their courage, creativity, and the enduring power of their legacy.

Written by multi-award-winning author Siobhán Parkinson - Ireland's first Laureate na nÓg (Children's Literature Laureate) - with a foreword by political activist and First Lady of Ireland, Sabina Higgins.

"This book will inspire all its readers to play their part in creating a world that is fair, harmonious and equal." - Sabina Higgins