The Rainbow Library – looking ahead to the next 6 months

The Rainbow Library has come back to the Rhino Reading Room for a well deserved rest and repair during the summer holidays. By the time it goes back to the nursery in September it will have been running for six months. In that time I have seen such generosity and support. People have sent me...

The Great Big Book of Families

The Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill was finally passed last week, meaning that my wife and I can now legally get married and enjoy full equality. Hurrah!! The Equal Marriage campaign has been a long fight and is a huge success for equality. It is a campaign that I am very proud to have been...

The making of Mimi Make-Believe

Last week I had my faith restored in the book industry by Mimi Make-Believe by Claire Freedman and Gemma Raynor. I was intrigued by Mimi's story and asked them if they would drop me a few lines to explain how such a positive female character had come about. They are both clearly passionate about their...

Mimi Make-Believe. My faith has been restored!

Sometimes a book can restore your faith. If you are feeling ill or down, turning to an old favourite can be the tonic you need to get you through. Or you can be wading through piles of stereotypical mush, feeling disheartened and disappointed, wondering what it would take to make progress. And then a little...