Stories that never stand still

Created by people with ADHD for people with ADHD, Stories That Never Stand Still is a collection of real-life experiences and expert insight celebrating the exceptional lives of people with ADHD. Initiated and funded by Takeda, and developed in collaboration with a range of UK organisations and Studio Anorak (known for their kids’ magazines, Dot and Anorak), the book aims to inspire, educate and empower young people with ADHD,
and those around them, including families, teachers and healthcare professionals.

Stories That Never Stand Still was created to give each reader an opportunity to learn about the positives of having an ADHD brain – and all the incredible things people with ADHD can achieve – while also suggesting ways to offer support with the negatives.

The book’s illustrated exclusively by artists with ADHD. ‘It was our plan from the start to commission neurodiverse artists so they had a direct affinity with the project,’ explains Anorak founder Cathy Olmedillas. For each story, Cathy chose an illustrator to capture its essence. ‘Some of the accounts were deeply personal and poignant, and I wanted to give them the care they deserved by treating them almost like standalone spreads or paintings. I also wanted to have a variety of styles so it would appeal to a wide age range, from 12 year olds to teachers.’

The best part is that Stories That Never Stand Still is being distributed for free in secondary schools, to members of patient organisations and on request to parents and teachers, and is available as an e-book for free download. Studio Anorak and Takeda have also very kindly given us permission to include some of the book below. Enjoy!