Illy Blue: Who Are You?
Coming 14th January 2027, ‘Illy Blue: Who Are You?’ is an empathy-building, contemporary novel for children aged 9+ which explores themes of loss, found family, identity and belonging. ‘Illy Blue, Who are You?’ is a story for young people everywhere and for those who have been in the care system and all those who work with them. Brilliant for fans of Kate O’Shaughnessy, Jen Carney and Jacqueline Wilson, the short chapters make this a fabulous read for children and for classroom settings.
Illy, champion runner and the only care kid in school, doesn’t know who she is or where she came from. All she has from her Mum is her name and a scrap of old lace. When her social worker Kell finds Illy’s missing Life Story Book, can Illy and foster mum Jay put together the missing puzzle pieces of Illy’s past? ‘Illy Blue, Who Are You?’ follows Illy’s journey of discovery into her past and her worries about never really belonging anywhere. Can Illy learn to fully trust Jay? Will her journey lead to yet more disappointment or the resolution she so deeply needs?
Foster Care for Florence and Bear
On World Social Work Day, 18th March 2025, comes a heartwarming and hopeful story about one little girl and her bear, as they make a very special journey to their first foster home. Join Florence and her Always There Bear as they learn that families come in all sizes and shapes, and some children have homes in more than one place.
Read the BASW Professional Social Work Magazine article with praise for Foster Care for Florence and Bear.
“A much-needed story that can help a child understand the unknown world of foster care. Heartwarming and joyful!”
Josh MacAlister OBE
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