Author Visit

An inspiring and interactive author visit that brings kindness, empathy, and disability awareness to life in your school.

Fiona is a disabled children’s author and counsellor who brings her inspiring story

Mum & Me: The Perfect Team to schools – a heartfelt tale about Katie, a young carer making a big difference for her mum who uses a wheelchair.

Through storytime, discussion, and interactive activities, children are encouraged to explore:

Interactive Reading of Mum & Me: The Perfect Team (via screen or large book)
Discussion about young carers, disability awareness, and kindness
Cut out 4ft Katie to attached daily kindness post it notes from children
Katie’s Kindness Challenge – a special week-long classroom kindness activities
Children are encouraged to reflect, share, and celebrate kindness in their own lives
Optional: Book signing and after-school meet & greet with parents
Book order forms sent in advance – personalised copies available at a reduced price

Bookings are now being taken for school visits in January 2026.

The challenge includes:

Assembly for KS1 and/or KS2
Printable activity sheets
Optional Teacher Lesson Pack (see below for what it includes)
Optional Katie will spend a day in each classroom as children add their acts of kindness around her. Then she moves on to the next class, spreading kindness one day at a time.

Pricing varies based on the selected package, number of sessions, and the size of your school.

Contact Fiona for more information about packages:

Follow Katie’s journey as she appears in local parks, shops, libraries, and community spaces. Reminding us all that kindness starts small.

Join the movement and share your journey using #KatiesKindnessChallenge