We Dug Up the World

“Fun and informative, We Dug Up the World is a splendid and thoroughly ‘kid friendly’ picture book introduction to the science of Archaeology and a highly recommended addition to family, elementary school, and community library collections for young readers (ages 6-8).” - The Midwest Book Review

“Young explorers will find a lot to love in We Dug Up the World, which has a tall format, making it easy to find on the bookshelf for reading again and again.” - Mother Daughter Book Club

“A treasure chest of insights into our past, and our planet’s, too.” - Kirkus Reviews

Alexandra Stewart read Modern History at Oxford University before training to be a journalist. After working as a reporter on several newspapers, she crossed the floor to become a press officer for the Metropolitan Police and, later, Central Government. Since then, she has worked in the Civil Service in a number of roles, including as a ministerial speechwriter. Alex lives in Wiltshire, UK, with her husband, two young children and two rather grumpy rabbits called Batman and Robin.

Kitty Harris is a British illustrator who grew up in South London. Kitty graduated from Camberwell College of Arts with a distinction in her Master’s degree in 2019 and was highly commended in the Macmillan Prize that same year. Her illustrations are always detailed and character-driven and she loves to explore different ways of mixing digital and traditional media.