Angus The Bear – Autism Awareness Book

Angus is a real teddy bear who lives with his best friend Hayley in the Highlands of Scotland. He was created to help start conversations about the experiences of autistic young people and to support greater inclusion across our communities. 

This story was developed by young people involved in the Inspire Highland project, supported by Inspiring Young Voices. Working alongside writer Jen Hadfield and illustrator Katie Wilson, they shaped Angus’s first day at school based on their own lived experiences. The result is a gentle, engaging story that offers insight into some of the challenges faced in new or unfamiliar environments. 

We are sending a copy to every primary school and library in the Highlands as a free resource, and we hope it may support classroom discussions, assemblies, or community activities around understanding, empathy, and inclusion. 

To buy a copy of your own please click on the link below. All proceeds go towards Inspiring Young Voices to help us champion more voices from children and young people across the Highlands.