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Annette Laing, PhD

Public Historian, MG/YA Author, Presenter

 British-born historian Dr. Annette Laing creatively brings the insights of academic history to the broadest of audiences throughout the United States, with novels, presentations, and performances for ages 8 and up.

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), these offbeat and hip novels about three reluctant young time-travelers from modern America connect past to present with humor and compassion.

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 a decade 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, a class set of Annette Laing's The Snipesville Chronicles for schools, or supplementary teaching materials? This is the right place!

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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.