Stephen Lightbown grew up in Lancashire and now lives in Bristol with his wife and son. He writes extensively but not exclusively about life as a wheelchair user, and is passionate about seeing and hearing authentic voices on disability.
Stephen has appeared at events across the UK, including Shambala, WOMAD, Verve and Lyra Bristol festivals. In 2021 he wrote and performed a one-man show, A Life With PIP. He has two poetry collections for adults, Only Air (2019) and The Last Custodian (2021), both published by Burning Eye Books. And I Climbed And I Climbed is his first collection for children.
In 2020 Stephen left a long career in NHS communications and public relations to focus on his own writing and to qualify as a yoga teacher. He is also a keen surfer and in 2022 he represented England at the ISA World Para Surf Championships in California.
Author's Website: https://www.stephenlightbown.com/
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