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Share the story that’s helping children rediscover the joy of writing, and inspiring schools across the UK.

The Adventures of Gabriel began as a Friday night project between a mum and her son.

Today, it’s becoming national literacy model featured in major media outlets, school programmes, and education conferences across the UK and beyond.

“One story started it. Thousands of children are continuing it.”

What’s the story?

Gabriel Khan, at the time age 10, co-authored a book with his mum, Kate Markland
Their framework became StoryQuest™, now used in schools to inspire young writers
The project is being recognised by educators, psychologists, and national press
It’s part storytelling, part safeguarding, part literacy revolution

Media Highlights

Children become authors for Bradford UK City of Culture anthology. Yahoo News (July 2025).
Bradford children become authors for city's literature festival. Telegraph & Argus (July 2025).
Bradford children shine as authors in City's Literature Festival. Yorkshire Post, Yorkshire Evening Post (July 2025).
Boy's storytelling method puts 'joy' back into literacy. BBC News (June 2025).
Pupils go wild with words. Yorkshire Post (June 2025)
The Adventures of Gabriel. Day Time Show. BBC Radio Gloucestershire

Cheltenham schoolboy’s story becomes national model for helping kids reconnect with writing. Cheltenham Post (May 2025).
11-year-old's story sparks educational revolution as boys rediscover love of writing. MSN, Harrogate Advertiser, Halifax Courier (May 2025).
Bradford initiative shows 90% success rate as boys rediscover love of writing through storytelling. Yorkshire Post, Yorkshire Evening Post (May 2025).
Every child has a story. Yorkshire Post, Yorkshire Evening Post (May 2025).
The Adventures of Bradford where every child’s story comes to life. MSN, Yorkshire Post, Yorkshire Evening Post (April 2025).

Bradford children find their voice through new storytelling initiative. MSN, Yorkshire Post, Yorkshire Evening Post (April 2025).
The Adventures of Bradford. Bradford and Beyond. Bradford Community Broadcast (May and April 2025).
Children's stories, by children. Featured on Steel FM, the Business Show (April 2025).
Featured on Times Radio during the Cheltenham Literature Festival (October 2024).
The Adventures of Gabriel: Stories of Resilience for Children and Mothers in the Family Courts. SHERA Research Group (2024).

Empowering Stories & Research

Markland, K. & G. (2024). The Adventures of Gabriel. ISBN: 9798340794543. Website: theadventuresofgabriel.com
Markland, K. (2024). From Adversity to Agency: Storytelling as a Tool for Building Children’s Resilience. Journal of Novel Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, ISSN 2573-6264.
Markland, K. (Spring 2025 Edition). Storytelling as a Tool for Building Children’s Resilience. Canadian Teacher Magazine.

Presentations & Conferences

Markland, K. (2025). Giving Children a Voice: How Storytelling Safeguards Children. The Barcelona Conference on Education.
Markland, K. (2025).
From Adversity to Agency: Storytelling as a Tool for Building Children’s Resilience. The 13th European Conference on Education.
Markland, K. (January 2025).
From Adversity to Agency: Storytelling as a Tool for Building Children’s Resilience. Presented at the British Psychological Society.

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