Secret Maps: Chris Haughton on maps and information literacy

Secret Maps: Chris Haughton on maps and information literacy

By British Library Learning

Award-winning author Chris Haughton will take a look at maps and secrecy through the lens of his latest book The History of Information.

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  • 1 hour
  • Online

About this event

Family & Education • Education

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.

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You will receive the link of the event via an Eventbrite email a few days before the event.

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Please book one ticket per class and add the number of attendees through the registration form.

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Yes

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British Library Learning

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Dec 8 · 05:00 PST