The most important news is that we hit the Kickstarter target for my new children's book "Goodbye Daisy". It's all systems go now and I'm delighted to be working with both Hashtag Press and the supremely talented illustrator Helen Braid to turn this very important dream into reality. I want to make sure that when a child with a learning disability dies, the friends they leave behind have a book that will help them with the feelings of grief and loss that they struggle with. At the moment publication is pencilled in for late autumn. The sad fact is that children with additional needs are more likely to die during the winter months so it was important for me that this book was available in time.
For those who haven't seen the cover reveal on my social media channels, here it is
I really feel that Helen has captured Daisy's joy and determination! The book will be available for pre-order in September, I will also be setting up a Goodbye Daisy website listing resources and support available for parents, carers and professionals supporting a learning disabled child through grief.
