The Friendship Bench

Wendy is a Doctor of English Literature and an award-winning children's author. Her debut children's book, A Hen in the Wardrobe, was shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award for 'Outstanding First Novel', was selected as one of the Guardian's 'Best 50 diverse Children's Books since the 1950s' and won the John C Laurence Award for 'improving relations between the races'. Wendy is also the author of several picture books, including the highly acclaimed Lubna andPebble-a TIME Magazine '10 Best YA and Children's Books of 2019'. Daniel Egneus is a multiple award-winning artist known for his rich, magical and vibrant illustration style. He has successfullycollaborated with writers such as Neil Gaiman on his American Gods quartet, as well as regularly illlustrating for fashion labels such as Chanel.

"Brilliant for supporting young children to think about using talk and play to make new friends"