Diego’s Team Book Launch

Bradford Literature Festival 2025 saw the launch of Diego’s Team, a children’s book by local author, Pauline Brown, at Waterstones Bradford. Brown hosted two Meet the Author events, including a reading and craft session for SEND pupils from Co-op Academy Delius. Every child left not only inspired by the story but also with their very own copy of the book to take home.

Diego’s Team follows the charming tale of Diego, a playful young alpaca who just wants to join in the fun. When the other animals say he’s too different to play their games, Diego must find the courage to be himself – and soon shows everyone the true meaning of friendship and teamwork. Brown’s gentle and inspiring story celebrates inclusion, kindness, and the joy of play.

Pauline Brown is a former support worker for homeless people, families in crisis, and the courts, and turned her love of community, kindness and local wildlife into a series of children’s stories, Oscar’s Farm, which includes Oscar’s Farm, The Accident, The Birth, The Mystery, and Diego’s Team.

Diego’s Team was written in collaboration with International Mixed Ability Sports (IMAS), an organisation which recognises the right of everyone to participate in community sport and benefit from its transformational power. The book is based on the experiences of a Bradford Mixed Ability rugby participant who has Prader Wili syndrome and Learning Difficulties, and was excluded from games as a child but later benefitted from being a part of IMAS.

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