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Stories of Courage, Culture and Inner transformation
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Author In Me (AIM) is an award winning independent publishing house based in the UK, committed to championing transformative,, culturally rooted stories that resonate with readers across the world. Our list spans children’s and adult titles that explore, pressing topics, identity, heritage, belonging, and the shared experiences that connect communities across borders. AIM has been shortlisted for Small Press of the Year at the British Book Awards for four consecutive years, reflecting the strength of our publishing programme and our growing international presence.
Alongside publishing, AIM Curates Annual Literary Festival in collaboration with British Library and Roald Dahl Museum. Our aim is actively create platforms that bring writers, readers, and creative industries together.
This year, we are curating a special UK–India Story Forum, designed to deepen literary exchange between the two countries. The forum will bring together authors, publishers, literary professionals, and cultural organisations to explore collaborations and the journey of stories across formats, languages and borders.
Through publishing, events, and international partnerships, Author In Me continues to build bridges, create opportunities for knowledge exchange and collaborations while supporting storytellers whose work speaks to readers everywhere.
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To be Released in October 2026
A remarkable true story of courage, migration and public service, the life of the UK’s first South Asian woman Lord Mayor, told in her own words.
Manjula Sood MBE was a name synonymous with dignity, grace and public service in Leicester, England. As the city’s first female Lord Mayor of South Asian heritage, she became a symbol of resilience, community leadership and cultural bridge-building.
The Historical Mayor will be released following her passing in December 2025 and stands as the only personal account of her extraordinary life story, told in her own voice.
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The Young Voices imprint inspires children to read, write, and embrace their creativity. Books authored by young writers provide role models, spark imagination, and encourage storytelling—skills essential for fostering creativity and well-being in an AI-driven world. These stories promote empathy, tolerance, diversity, and confidence, reassuring children they’re not alone in their challenges and that every problem has a simple solution.
Since its inception, Author In Me has committed to promote reading and writing in children by transforming their ideas into picture books. This vision expanded with our flagship mentorship programme for young writers aged 8-15, led by accomplished children’s authors. Through this initiative, we discovered that every story a child creates offers a unique lens into their world—revealing their strengths, fears, and perspectives shaped by experiences such as prejudice, relationships, and the complexities of modern life.
We found that children connect deeply with stories written by their peers, transforming reading into a relatable and engaging experience. These stories not only entertain but also spark meaningful conversations on topics like friendship, climate change, grief, self-belief, tolerance, and bullying. Inspired by this, we launched Young Voices in 2019—a platform to amplify these powerful, peer-driven narratives.
1000+ young writers mentored
3 young authors won award and accolades
35 young authors published
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