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About Annette

Real Historian, MG/YA Author, Presenter

 Dr. Annette Laing is a former history professor who has more than 15 years experience creatively bringing the inclusive 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.

Annette's Books:
​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 21st century America make thought-provoking connections between past and present with humor and empathy. With diverse characters and an inclusive approach to the past, The Snipesville Chronicles speak to right now.

Speaking

Bringing Inclusive Non-Boring History
to Diverse Audiences of
​Students, Teachers, Families, Community 

Annette's engaging, playful (and even joyous!) presentations encourage kids and young teens to develop a passion for learning. Like her books, her programs reflect the inclusivity of academic history,  a body of work that speaks to everyone and yet (ironically) is seldom accessible to non-historians. Annette makes it understandable to kids as young as 8.

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

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

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.