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annette Laing

MG/YA Author    
 Academic & Public Historian  
 Presenter 

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Annette Laing, PhD

Public Historian, MG/YA Author, Presenter

 Dr. Annette Laing is a former history professor who has more than 15 years experience creatively bringing the insights of academic history to the broadest of audiences throughout the United States, with exciting and entertaining novels, presentations, and performances for ages 8 and up.
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Annette Laing's MG/YA Novels:
​The Snipesville Chronicles

Time-Travel Stories That Make Young Readers Think

"Clever and charming time-travel adventure" (Kirkus Reviews), Annette Laing's entertaining, offbeat, and hip novels about three reluctant young time-travelers from modern America make thought-provoking connections between past and present with humor and empathy. 
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Presenter & Speaker

Bringing Non-Boring History to Audiences of Every Age

Annette demonstrates that all young people are capable of thinking historically, and of developing a passion for learning.
After more than 15 years of working with kids and teens, Annette also has much to say about history education. Professional Development for Teachers, Keynotes, Presentations to Community Groups and Book Clubs, and even chatting one-to-one at convention and festival booths with teachers, librarians, and the public, are all part of Annette Laing's mission to engage people in history and historical thinking.
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Signed Copies of The Snipesville Chronicles, Educational Materials, and More, Available Direct from Confusion Press

Looking for personalized signed copies, class sets of Annette Laing's The Snipesville Chronicles for schools, or supplementary teaching materials? We have you covered!
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Blog

NON-BORING HISTORY And Other Thoughts of a Transatlantic Public Historian

Annette's journal on history education, writing fiction and history, and reaching out to broad audiences. Reflections from the outsider perspective of a transatlantic historian.
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