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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 backgrounds

        Highlighting experiences from a range of social backgrounds.

        Ethnic backgrounds

        Highlighting experiences from a range of ethnic backgrounds.

        Cultures from around the world

        Build knowledge and understanding of the traditions, customs and communities of different cultures.

        Mental health

        Support wellbeing and encourage conversations about 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. 
        Celebrating Travelling communities in “Parade of the Pipers”

        Celebrating Travelling communities in “Parade of the Pipers”

        Growing up, I developed a fondness for the story of the pied piper. I was captivated by the narrative of an outsider who used their extraordinary talents to address a town’s dilemma. This tale resonated deeply with me, as...

        2 min

        07/06/2023

        Books Like Us

        Books Like Us

        Why shouldn’t the reincarnated children of Zeus be transported to fight against their timeless serpent foe outside Greggs in Doncaster town centre? All children deserve to see the different aspects of their lives reflected in the books that...

        3 min

        29/09/2022

        Light Night

        Light Night

         In Light Night, I wanted to write about a character who, like me, finds the dark days of winter difficult. A lot of people do find winter hard, and it can sometimes be a...

        3 min

        24/01/2023

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