Secret Maps: Chris Haughton on maps and information literacy

The role of maps in shaping of our modern world is closely connected to the history of visual communication - and the renowned author and illustrator Chris Haughton is the perfect person to explore this story. Join Chris for an event inspired by his multi-award-nominated book The History of Information and the Library's Secret Maps exhibition.

This free livestream event is recommended for Years 5 - 9 History and Geography students.

About the author

Chris Haughton is an Irish author and illustrator based in London. Before making books he worked as a designer and illustrator for many fair trade projects. He has written and illustrated seven books for young children including A BIT LOST, OH NO GEORGE!, SHH! WE HAVE A PLAN and MAYBE. His first non-fiction title THE HISTORY OF INFORMATION came out in 2024. It traces the history of information and disinformation, from pre-historic drawing to writing, to print, media, computing and the internet.