Princess Pete

Pre-order now! A gloriously positive, important and feel-good picture book celebration about the non-binary gender experiences of childhood. "Princess Pete made my heart sing! A sweet, kind, funny story about being yourself." Lisa Williamson, author of The Art of Being Normal "A sparkling, heartfelt story full of hope and joy." Ian Eagleton, author of Glitter Boy Pete is just like you. They like a LOT of different things - wearing red trousers and flowery dresses, playing with make-up and running outside in the mud. They like playing, reading, and imagining fantastical worlds filled with flying pegacorns and singing hedgehogs. Sometimes Pete wants to be a prince, and sometimes a princess. But whoever Pete wants to be, their family and friends love and accept them, just as they are. Filled with messages of love and inclusivity, every child will feel reassured and confident to express their unique identity in this empowering and authentic picture book by two LGBTQIA+ creators, illustrated with heart and imagination by a Waterstones Children's Book Prize-shortlisted artist. - Perfect for children aged 3+ - For fans of Julian is a Mermaid, My Shadow is Pink and Grandad's Camper. - A gently powerful introduction to identity and self-expression. - Encourages diversity, equality and unconditional love. - Empowers LBGTQIA+ children and the wider community.

Zoey Allen is a transgender woman based in Cardiff, Wales. Along with a passion for creating diverse stories including My Momma Zo and My Brother George, co-written with Kelly Allen and illustrated by Tara O'Brien, she is also a passionate singer/songwriter with a number of solo releases and releases with her rock band Fenix. She also runs a funky handmade jewellery brand called KelZo Jewellery which has a strong focus on LGBTQIA+ representation. Follow on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and X @zoey_otl to see what she is up to. Frenci Sanna is a non-binary illustrator and picture book author from Sardinia. Their debut picture book, The Journey, won the Klaus Flugge Award, the Amnesty International CILIP Honor, the Ezra Jack Keats Book Awards Honor, and was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal and the Waterstones Children's Book Prize for Illustration. Their other books include Move, Mr Mountain, Me and My Fear, My Friend Earth written by Patricia MacLachlan and If You Were a City written by Kyo Maclear. Their books have been translated into more than 20 languages. Find them online at francescasanna.com and on Instagram as @frencisan.