FIRST CHAPTER
Role Model: Read it here first!
We're counting down the days until Role Model - Elle McNicoll's next novel for readers aged 8 and up - is published.
The publisher, Knights Of, have kindly allowed us to share a preview of the first chapter with you!

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Fans of A Kind of Spark won't want to miss this!
Since it's publication in 2020 A Kind of Spark has become a contemporary classic. The story of 11-year-old Addie captivated young readers and went on to win numerous prizes and be adapted into a CBBC series.
Elle followed A Kind of Spark with Show Us Who You Are, Like a Curse, Like a Charm and Keedie for a middle grade audience who love her multidimensional characters, gripping plots and authentic neurodivergent representation.
Having expanded into young adult fiction in recent years, we're thrilled that she's writing again for younger readers.
Role Model *Pre-order
ON OUR BLOG
Elle McNicoll on neurodiversity in publishing
Back in 2020 we were thrilled to feature a guest post written by Elle McNicoll on our blog.
Elle shared her journey to publication as a neurodivergent author and the importance of diversity in children's publishing.