Design your own fancon merch

At the fan convention, Maisie can’t wait to meet her favourite character – an amputee superhero! But being a queer, disabled teenager with chronic pain comes with challenges. Can Maisie make it through the day without falling over or falling in love?

Author Jessica Walton and illustrator Aśka created Stars in Their Eyes to represent diversity, identity and accessibility. The Design Your Own Merch activity sheet is designed to encourage individuality, creativity and self-reflection.

For more teaching activities, download the free teaching notes here.