This lesson plan is designed to be used in conjunction with Dreams of Freedom. Amnesty International worked in partnership with CILIP to award the Amnesty CILIP Honour commendation to one book from each of the Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medal shortlists, that most distinctively illuminated, upheld or celebrated human rights.
Amnesty’s latest children’s book, Dreams of Freedom, features 17 inspiring quotations from human rights heroes like Nelson Mandela, Malala Yousafzai and the Dalai Lama. Each one is matched with an evocative illustration from a leading international artist such as Oliver Jeffers and Chris Riddell. The book aims to empower children to explore the idea of freedom, build empathy and develop their knowledge and understanding of human rights.
Award-winning author Michael Morpurgo writes in the foreword: ‘Dreams of Freedom is a feast of visual stories – brave words and beautiful pictures, woven together to inspire young readers to stand up for others and to make a difference.
Freedom from discrimination, Freedom from slavery & servitude, Freedom from torture, Freedom of assembly and association, Freedom of movement, Freedom of opinion and expression, Freedom of thought, conscience & religion, Human rights-based approach
