Romeo is one of the young voices helping bring the spirit of the Children’s Black Book Fair UK to life. His presence represents the heart of what this movement is about: giving children and young people space to be seen, heard, valued and celebrated through stories, creativity and culture.

Through his message, Romeo reminds us why representation matters from an early age. When children see people who look like them, speak like them, dream like them and create like them, they begin to understand that their own stories also belong in books, on stages, in classrooms and in cultural spaces.

The Children’s Black Book Fair UK exists to celebrate that sense of belonging. It is a place where young readers can connect with stories that reflect their identity, where families can discover new authors, and where the next generation can feel inspired to read, imagine, create and express themselves with confidence.