Olly Pike Explained

Olly Pike
Birth Date:1986 3, df=yes
Nationality:British
Occupation:Author
Years Active:2015–present
Alias:Olly Pike

Olly Pike (born 28 March 1986) is the creator of Pop'n'Olly Ltd and the author of multiple LGBT+ children's books.[1] Starting out by running LGBT+ workshops within schools,[2] his content and resources are now regularly used by schools and charities as part of their diversity and inclusion practises.[3] To date, Pike has distributed over 30,000 copies of his books to children, parents and teachers around the world,[4] collaborating with major brands to help him reach his goals.[5] The Pop’n’Olly YouTube channel has received over 4.5 million views.[6]

In 2015, Pike was named as one to watch in The Independent Rainbow List.[7] Placing LGBT+ inclusivity at the heart of his work, he believes that it is his "responsibility to create a safe space for young readers to explore and imagine. A place for them to feel welcome and accepted."[8]

Career

Olly Pike portrayed "Wiley Sneak" in the CBBC show (Trapped! (TV series)).

Bibliography

Notes and References

  1. Web site: James . Alastair . 2021-06-11 . The gay children's author whose books are rewriting the story for LGBTQ youth . 2024-01-09 . Attitude.
  2. News: Moore . Matt . 2019-01-31 . Olly Pike on his work in schools and beauty standards within the LGBTQ community . 2024-01-09 . Gay Times.
  3. News: Billson . Chantelle . 2023-10-07 . Queer company gives hundreds of LGBTQ+ books to Rishi Sunak and Suella Braverman's constituencies . 2023-12-02 . PinkNews.
  4. Web site: LGBT+ Books & Educational Resources . 2023-12-02 . Pop'n'Olly.
  5. Web site: Abgarian . Almara . 2020-05-29 . Deliveroo drops off LGBT+ children's books with food orders during Pride . 2024-01-09 . Metro.
  6. Web site: Pop'n'Olly - YouTube . 2023-12-02 . www.youtube.com.
  7. Web site: 2015-11-15 . Rainbow List: 2015: Ones to watch . 2024-01-11 . The Independent.
  8. Web site: 2019-12-23 . I write LGBTQ-inclusive books for children. JK Rowling's tweet breaks my heart . 2024-01-11 . The Independent.
  9. Web site: Attitude Pride Awards: Meet 10 everyday LGBTQ heroes changing our community for the better . 15 June 2021 .
  10. Book: Pike, Olly . The Prince and the Frog: A Story to Help Children Learn about Same-Sex Relationships . 2018-04-19 . Jessica Kingsley Publishers . 978-1-78450-731-2.

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