Wheelchair using author launches picture books to normalise disability

I have just received the press release below from author Hannah Ensor. This event has the support of Whizz-Kids.

The launch of local author Hannah Ensor’s new children’s picture books – written with young disabled people from the charity Whizz-Kidz – make their debut at a book launch at Willowcroft Primary school, Saturday October 22, 2 – 3.30pm.

Two books, Biscuit Baking and Welly Walks, are simple stories told with humour and mischief that celebrate childhood play – irrespective of using a wheelchair. They are designed to make children aged two to five years old – and their parents – look past disability.

Five-time World Champion and six time Paralympic medalist swimmer Fran Williamson will join the family friendly afternoon – filled with balloons, bubbles, face-painting and more. Hannah, a wheelchair user herself for the last five years, will also be reading from her books and signing copies.

£1 from the sale of each book will be donated to Whizz-Kidz to help more children enjoy fun and full childhoods, and get the right wheelchairs for them at the right time. There will also be a charity collection on the day.

Hannah said: “I was inspired by young non-disabled people who were sometimes unsure how to react to my wheels – how better to help than with books full of joy and laughter?

“It was brilliant fun. Working with young people from Whizz-Kidz was one of the highlights of the process – catching their humour, approach, and life experiences. I am already planning my next books with Whizz-Kidz.”

Stuart Denard, Head of Corporate Partnerships at Whizz-Kidz added, “We are delighted with Hannah’s books, and thrilled that she collaborated with members of our Kidz Board to capture the fun and feelings of other young disabled people.

“We think it’s a wonderful, collaborative project – proud to be involved, and very grateful to be receiving donations on each book.”

To buy the books online, visit http://bit.ly/wellywalks

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For further information please contact

Rob Dyson, PR Manager on 020 7798 6103 or r.dyson@whizz-kidz.org.uk

Hannah Ensor, Author & Illustrator on 07717454648 or stickmancomms@gmail.com