Inclusive Books for Children logo
IBC Top Pick
6+years
In Care and Incredible: 30 Care Experienced Superstars You Need to Meet

In Care and Incredible

Author: Rosie Canning and Dee Michell Illustrator: Lauren Fernandes

A lovely collection of 30 uplifting and inclusive biographies from famous achievers throughout history, all of whom were raised separately from their birth parents as children. The challenges the children faced are skilfully blended into inspiring stories of how they went on to become world-renowned inventors, scientists, entertainers and other impactful figures. A wonderful exploration of real people who grew up in a children’s home, foster care or kinship care.

More info

  • Own Voice
  • Diverse cast
  • Black representation
  • South Asian representation
  • East and Southeast Asian representation
  • Mixed-heritage representation
  • Single parent
  • Class/socio-economic diversity
  • Challenges gender stereotypes