This is a dictatorship

thought-provoking · informative · bold · important

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What is This is a dictatorship about?

What happens when one person takes control of a whole country? This thought-provoking picture book explains how dictatorships work, from controlling the news and silencing disagreement to making people live in fear. Originally created in Spain after Franco’s dictatorship, it uses clear words and bold, imaginative illustrations to introduce children to ideas about power, freedom and fairness. It also encourages readers to notice why speaking up, asking questions and protecting democracy matter.

About the author

Equipo Plantel is a Spanish writing collective that creates thoughtful books for children. Their clear, lively words help young readers understand ideas such as fairness, equality and how people can live and work together. Their well-known series, Libros para mañana (Books for Tomorrow), includes How Democracy Can Be, Social Classes Exist and Women and Men. With simple explanations and engaging illustrations by artists, their books invite children to ask questions, share ideas and look at the world with curiosity.