Author Katie Piper speaks to us about celebrating our differences and how to boost confidence in little ones

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Katie Piper has learnt to celebrate all the things that make her unique, rather than trying to hide them. Now the writer, broadcaster and mother of two is sharing everything she’s picked up about the power of confidence in her second children’s book, Together We Are Stronger.

“The book underlines a messagesage very close to my heart – the power of unity in difference and the importance of celebrating diversity,” Katie tells us. “As a mother, I know that children respond just as well to messages of hope as adults do. Building self-confidence and strength is an essential cornerstone during formative years.”

Here, Katie, 40, talks about why she got her daughters with husband Richard Sutton – Belle, ten, and six-year-old Penelopeelope – involved in the writing process, and shares her tips for starting a new school year.

Katie, what was the inspiration for Together We Are Stronger,, the second book in your Teeny Mouse series?