Yesterday, I was walking through Cheltenham when I spotted something unusual: a full Bollywood film crew, cameras, lights, the works.

I had two choices: keep walking, or stop and introduce myself.

I chose the second option.

The Handoff

I'd handed them three things:

Gabriel's books - The Adventures of Gabriel series, born from Friday night FaceTime calls between my son, a British-Pakistani boy and me, his mum during 2 years of family separation. What started as one hour a week of storytelling became an international bestseller and a methodology has now served 465 children across nine schools.

A handwritten postcard - Simple, personal, with our websites and a single message: "Children across the UK are becoming published authors. Worth seeing what they're creating?"

Press releases for India and Pakistan - Six weeks of coverage going out across South Asia, telling the story of what happens when children from Bradford, Gloucester, Pakistan and India all become published authors through StoryQuest™.

Why This Matters

The film crew is here shooting a story that resonates across borders. Through StoryQuest™, we're living that story daily.

When children receive complete creative freedom, no templates, no "correct" answers, just "What story do YOU want to tell?", something remarkable happens.

We've documented it with 465 children: 100% engagement, zero behavioural incidents, stories that burst with imagination and emotional depth.

Now that methodology is crossing borders. Cultural bridges built through children's authentic voices, not corporate diversity programmes.

The December Project

This month, 31 Bradford children's stories publish daily at 3pm throughout December. Each one proof that when we listen to children, really listen, without correction-first approaches, they show us sophisticated narrative voices many didn't know existed.

Some of these children dream of seeing their stories on screen one day. Who knows? Maybe that film crew will remember the book they were handed in Cheltenham.

When Opportunity Finds You

I didn't plan to meet a film crew yesterday. I didn't know they'd be filming in Cheltenham. I just knew that when the universe shows up, you sat "YES", take action and see what happens.

Sometimes the best partnerships begin with a postcard.

Sometimes bridges start with a conversation on a street corner.

Sometimes you just have to choose.

Every child's voice deserves to be heard.

You now have two options:

Option 1: Download the guide and do it yourself

Start creating the kind of work that makes opportunities find you. Whether you're a school wanting children to become published authors or an organisation building cultural impact, the methodology is available. Download the curriculum guide: https://www.my-storyquest.com/Programs

Option 2: Book a call and we'll help you implement it

If you want support implementing StoryQuest™ in your school or organisation, let's talk. We'll show you how to create the foundation that makes film crews stop and pay attention.

Both paths are valid. The question is: are you ready when the universe shows up?

Free curriculum guide: www.my-storyquest.com
Gabriel's story: www.theadventuresofgabriel.com
Kate's work: www.katemarkland.com