Understanding Dwarfism-Challenging Myths
This is a great video which helps to educate people about dwarfism. It challenges the myths and encourages an understanding that people born with dwarfism have the same jobs,…
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Celebrity endorsements for edition two of Strong and Mighty Max
Sporting celebrities Ellie Simmonds and Jahmani Swanson have both agreed to endorse edition two of Strong and Mighty Max. Ellie is a British Paralympian Swimmer who was born with achondroplasia…
BBC4 Documentary to feature Strong and Mighty Max
Strong and Mighty Max will feature as part of a BBC4 documentary exploring the history of people with dwarfism through the arts. The working title of the production is: ‘Dwarfs:…
When Everything Was New
We did not find out that our son had suspected dwarfism until he was born. I remember those early days so well-being thrust into a new world that I had…
Kind Katy leaps onto the pages of Edition Two
Since writing edition one of Strong and Mighty Max, it soon became clear that there was a need to publish a second edition. Online retailers quickly sold out (Amazon and…
How I Use Negative Comments to Advocate for My Son Who Has Dwarfism
We quickly learned when our son was born with achondroplasia, the most common form of dwarfism, that perhaps his biggest challenge in life wasn’t going to be his physical limitations with shorter…
Challenging Stereotypes
As an author I am delighted to partner with the Restricted Growth Association Charity who launched their Spread the word campaign in 2017. RGA UK and ground-breaking children’s authors urge…
Strong and Mighty Max Book Launch
Strong and Mighty Max was launched at the Diamond Jubilee Centre, Rugby, November 2015. The hall was packed with children from local primary schools across Rugby and their parents…