The books

Which child is this book for?

Two stories written for the emotional realities children carry — and the conversations parents wish they could start.

Could Never Be Me! front cover
Stencil illustration — Meet Elias

Meet Elias

For all children

Could Never Be Me!

Haters said no. Your boy said BET!

Jokes for days but brain cells occasionally on vacation, yet somehow life keeps trying to play him. Fake friends? Check. Ghost-dad? Double check. An entire school acting like he's invisible? You get the point. Elias might be down — but he's never out.

Who it helps

Children aged 8–14 navigating identity questions, rejection, fatherlessness, and the pressure to hide what they feel.

Themes

  • Rejection and feeling unseen
  • Identity and self-worth
  • Fatherlessness and male role models
  • Building confidence after disappointment

For parents

A doorway into the conversations children often avoid — written with warmth, honesty and hope so families can talk about hard things together.

Age range

8 – 14
The Wrong Kinda Loud front cover
Stencil illustration — Meet Gia

Meet Gia

For all children

The Wrong Kinda Loud

When they say you'll never change — prove to them you already have.

Gia's not mean — she's misunderstood (okay, and maybe a little mean). But when your whole vibe is tough-girl energy and savage comebacks, it's hard to convince people any different. She's tired of pretending. Tired of being the loudest just to hide how lost she feels. Most of all, she's tired of feeling like Plan B in everyone's life. New year. New crew (maybe). New shot at not being the villain in her own story.

Who it helps

Children aged 8–14 navigating friendship pressure, self-image, belonging and the fear of being truly seen.

Themes

  • Friendship pressure and being 'too much'
  • Self-image and the masks we wear
  • Belonging and finding your real voice
  • Bravery, honesty and emotional courage

For parents

A gentle but powerful read for children who feel 'too much' or 'not enough' — and for the adults who want to understand what's underneath the attitude.

Age range

8 – 14

The shop

Get the books.
Start the conversations.

Order direct from us — signed and posted by Laurie — or grab a copy on Amazon.

Could Never Be Me! cover

Meet Elias

Could Never Be Me!

£9.99

Available on Amazon

The Wrong Kinda Loud cover

Meet Gia

The Wrong Kinda Loud

£9.99

Available on Amazon

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