Ken Wilson-Max is an award-winning author, illustrator, and children's books publisher. He was born in Zimbabwe and has over 95 books published worldwide, in several languages. Ken advocates for naturally inclusive publishing and is looking forward to the time when this will be a normal part of the industry. Besides his publishing work at HarperCollins, Ken heads the HarperCollins Author Academy, an initiative which helps creators from underrepresented ethnic backgrounds enter and survive the publishing industry, and is a patron of the CLPE and the Jericho Prize in the UK.
Big Cat Story Talk is a research-informed language programme that places books at the heart of every session. Using a series of lively wordless picture books, the programme builds vocabulary, improves language and communication and increases social and emotional wellbeing through quality interactions and rich child-led book talk. Today hasn't started well for one boy - his socks are mismatching, his toothpaste has smeared across his face and he is struggling to focus in class. Will he find a way to turn the day around? Themes: school day, friendships, emotions, sport, things going wrong The Big Cat Story Talk programme includes online training, videos and resources to assist with classroom implementation, delivery and engagement.