About 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 current exhibition, Secret Maps.
Recommended for Years 5 – 9 History and Geography students.
Schools can tune into the livestream of this event, or attend in-person at the British Library in London. If you'd like to attend in person, please fill out an expression of interest form.
Chris Haughton
Chris Haughton is an Irish author and illustrator based in London.
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Before making books Chris 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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