Cinder & Ella

Barbara Slade is an award-winning television writer with numerous credits on much loved children's shows such as "Angelina Ballerina", "Winnie the Pooh", "Eloise" and "Rotten Ralph". She has worked for The Disney Channel, created two original series "Dead Gorgeous" and "Hi Opie" and received a Humanitas for one of her episodes of "Rugrats". Barbara also has a Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education and was formerly a primary school teacher. Through this experience, Barbara gained a solid understanding of the developmental and emotional needs of children, allowing her stories to 'ring true' to her audiences. Barbara was born in Los Angeles, California, but now lives in London. Writing books for children has been a lifelong dream and working with Owlet Press has been a dream come true. "Cinder & Ella" is the first of what she hopes will be a new journey ahead."After so many years writing for children's TV, 'Cinder & Ella' was my first adventure into the world of children's books, and working with Owlet Press was a dream come true. Not only was the company a perfect match for this classic LGBTQ+ love story, but I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with Sam Langley-Swain. His vision and expertise is second to none, and throughout the process I felt respected, inspired and beautifully challenged. Owlet Press has a new fan in me, and I hope this will be the first of many to come."

“A fairy tale with a twist about finding the perfect fit for you” - The Irish Examiner ; “A lovely and beautiful retelling of a classic that emphasis the power of love in all its ways, and how everyone deserves a happy ever after.” - Shelf Editions Bookshop ; “I wish I had had a book like this when I was a child, and I am beyond happy that my children have access to it now. They have two mummies, so the concept is not new to them… but to see it in a book? It’s priceless.” @silvia__reads via Instagram ; “If you're looking to diversify your reading with little ones as well as adding a wonderful book to your favourites, this is the one!” @literate.littles via Instagram ; If you like inspirational books that break gender, race and love stereotypes, then this the book you’ve been looking for!” @thekidsbookstagrammer via Instagram ; “Cinder & Ella is going to be an important book for many people around the world, of all ages. People who haven’t felt seen or heard before, people who have never seen themselves in a story.” The Kids Books Curator ; “…a magical, uplifting and empowering story showing hope, love and happiness overcoming adversity; with a clear message that everyone deserves their happily ever after. An empathy boosting book indeed!” @mrsbrownsbookbox via Instagram ; “It is such an important book in terms of teaching children about same-sex female relationships” @booksb4bedtime via Instagram