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    We aim to give visibility and representation to all our readers by featuring a range of different lived experiences. We work with a diverse range of authors, illustrators, charity partners and experts to ensure that our stories and illustrations give authentic representations, and our readers feel accepted and can see themselves in our books.
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    Big Cat is proud to work with brilliant authors and illustrators. Authors are thoughtfully paired with illustrators to ensure authentic representation.

      Neurodiversity

      Build empathy and understanding with books featuring neurodivergent protagonists.

      Gender equality

      Inspire pupils with positive female role models and real-life stories of pioneering women.

      Physical inclusion

      Challenge stereotypes with stories that feature authentic representation.

      Family structures

      Help all children to see their home life represented in books.

        Social inclusion

        Representing experiences from a range of social backgrounds.

        Ethnic diversity

        Representing experiences from a range of ethnic backgrounds.

        Global cultures

        Build knowledge and understanding of traditions, customs and cultures.

        Mental health and wellbeing

        Support and encourage conversation about physical, emotional and mental health.

        Our partners

        Big Cat works with a range of charities and organisations to gain expert perspectives.

        Blogs 

        Read about the experiences of our Big Cat authors and illustrators in their own words. 
        Self-Acceptance and Body Image in ‘Beauty Spot’

        Self-Acceptance and Body Image in ‘Beauty Spot’

        ‘Beauty Spot’ is a story about self-acceptance and building a positive body image. At eleven years old,...

        5 min

        30/06/2025

        How I weaved my culture into my writing in ‘My Name is Miya’

        How I weaved my culture into my writing in ‘My Name is Miya’

        By Mio Debnam  I love stories, and I’ve been reading and writing them nearly all of my life, but although I’m...

        4 min

        21/03/2024

        Meet Joynina K. Jones – the funny, flawed diarist who can help students explore big feelings, illness and emotional growth

        Meet Joynina K. Jones – the funny, flawed diarist who can help students explore big feelings, illness and emotional growth

        Joynina Jones is opinionated, sometimes awkward and has more than her fair share of embarrassing moments too. But Joynina faces more than everyday school drama. She also has sickle cell disorder – a condition that affects her red blood cells...

        5 min

        18/06/2025

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