Rooted in research in the field and a clear and passionate vision for positive representation so that young people can ‘see it, to be it’, The Shewell IntersectionaliTREE is a library database of books with intersectional characters which all young people can relate to. For use by professionals, families, or young people themselves, to find and access books that are unique to the individual for positive identity and self-esteem development.

As part of this, we also offers talks and workshops on how to support intersectional children and young people, diversify the curriculum for more inclusive, intersectional representation and promote positive intersectional role model representation and activism in educational settings. Our aim is to ensure access for all children and young people, to role models and storybooks that truly represent their diversity and uniqueness for positive progress and well-being development.

The Shewell IntersectionaliTREE has quickly gained traction in the Deaf Education and children’s literature fields, including the delivery of talks and workshops at four NEU LGBT+ and Women’s events in 2024, including the NEU LGBT+ Conference and the BAToD North conference for Teachers of the Deaf 2023; appearances on The Pride & Progress podcast and participation as a advisory board panel member for the Arts Council England Project Reflecting Disabilities. Our work is rooted in research completed as part of an MSc in Deaf Education at The University of Manchester. With special thanks to Dr. Lindsay Jones and Dr. Helen Chilton at The University of Manchester.