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Danielle Brown MBE @daniellebrown.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Starting 2026 the way I mean to go on. A solid writing session, beautiful views and time outdoors (in between the rain!) Wishing you a happy, healthy and successful 2026 💕 #happynewyear

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Danielle Brown MBE @daniellebrown.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

I got called “inspirational” the other day…. because I got on a train. I know people mean well. Sometimes it comes from awkwardness, or not knowing what to say, but it isn’t a compliment. #disabled #disability #inspiration #representationmatters #crps #languagematters

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Danielle Brown MBE @daniellebrown.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

I had the privilege of delivering the keynote speech for The Pokemon Company as part of Disability Pride Month What a brilliant conversation with such a genuine team! We covered everything from visibility to barriers - and most importantly, why disability is something that we can find pride in

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Danielle Brown MBE @daniellebrown.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

It’s always a bit nerve-racking when you release a new book because you don’t know how it will land until it’s out there 📖 Well, we smashed it! Check out some of the lovely reviews we’ve had. Huge thank you to everyone who have shared such lovely feedback on Shoot for the Stars Always grateful 🙏

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Danielle Brown MBE @daniellebrown.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Yay! Shoot for the Stars is now out! I am super excited. This is the book I wanted growing up and has been inspired by talking to girls about the challenges they face getting into sport. I really hope it helps lots of young people build confidence and have fun in sports

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Danielle Brown MBE @daniellebrown.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

One week to go until Shoot for the Stars is out 💫 I poured my heart into this book and I really hope it helps girls stay in sport, feel confident and have fun playing. If you are looking for an empowering, inspiring handbook for tackling all the highs and lows of sport this is for you

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Danielle Brown MBE @daniellebrown.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Come on a speech with me… I recently had the honour of delivering the after dinner speech at @the_cisi Guernsey Annual Gala. A spectacular evening and it was great to share the highs, lows and nail biting moments that have shaped my journey so far.

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Danielle Brown MBE @daniellebrown.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

A beautiful view to write a blog 🖊️ The writing doesn’t stop when you get to the end of the book! I’m delving deep into the marketing part now and I’m super excited to share more about my upcoming book soon #blog #writer #wales #shootforthestars #childrensbook #kidlit

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Danielle Brown MBE @daniellebrown.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

A wonderful afternoon at the Buckingham Palace garden party with my Dad. Cucumber sandwiches on the lawn, a walk around the lake and front row seats to meet the King and Queen. Thanks to the Royal Commonwealth Society for nominating me

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Danielle Brown MBE @daniellebrown.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Super stoked to see Girls Rule reviewed by Juno magazine for #IWD2025

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Danielle Brown MBE @daniellebrown.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

✅ Microphone and camera test done ✅ Chapters bookmarked ✅ Slideshow up and running Really looking forward to reading from Girls Rule with Children Today Charity! I’ve picked some exciting chapters of awesome role models and I can’t wait to share them with the schools #wbd2025

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Danielle Brown MBE @daniellebrown.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Happy World Book Day 📖 I am super excited to hear that kids want to come to school dressed as their favourite athletes from Run Like A Girl! It’s amazing to hear the impact that the stories are having on children and I can’t wait to see the photos 💕 Have an awesome day! #wbd2025 #worldbookday

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Danielle Brown MBE @daniellebrown.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

The happy face of someone who recorded a video in one take! #notaonetakewonder #FirstTimer

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Danielle Brown MBE @daniellebrown.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

The very happy smile of someone who has seen the final version of a HUGE project and can now sit back and relax - for a little bit! Feeling pretty damn proud! #happy #proud #celebratesuccess #celebrateyourself

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Danielle Brown MBE @daniellebrown.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Disability representation in children’s books is too low. Books are a great way to experience all the different aspects of life and it goes a long way when you find people just like you on the pages. I make sure that disabled people are represented - equally - alongside the role models I spotlight 💡

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Danielle Brown MBE @daniellebrown.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Excited to be reading from #RunLikeAGirl on 27 Jan 📖 Reading for Life is a brilliant project, bringing together inclusion and reading - two things close to my heart 💕 It would be awesome if you’d like to come along - and please tag in parents and teachers #kidsbooks #disabledauthor #edu #author

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Danielle Brown MBE @daniellebrown.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

It never gets old seeing your book out in the wild 💕

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Danielle Brown MBE @daniellebrown.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

So I’m leaving 2024 with a smile, lots of lessons learned and so much energy for 2025. Let’s do this! 💪🏻 Wishing you a healthy, happy and successful new year 💕 #happynewyear #2025 #2024 #newyear #newyearseve

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Danielle Brown MBE @daniellebrown.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

As for the not-so-fun parts? I like to think of these as crucible moments where you become much stronger. Challenges show you who people really are and I am surrounded by the best kind. Thanks for playing an important part in my year - I am grateful for every kind comment and words of encouragement

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Danielle Brown MBE @daniellebrown.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

I love taking some time to reflect on New Year’s Eve. 2024 has been another epic year, filled with good moments, horrible moments and everything in between. I’ve travelled to new places, made some life-changing decisions, and ticked off exciting milestones 📚🥇

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Danielle Brown MBE @daniellebrown.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

Merry Christmas 🎄 Wishing you a wonderful day wherever you are #merrychristmas #christmas

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Danielle Brown MBE @daniellebrown.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

🎄 CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY 🎄 Books make the BEST stocking fillers. I want to give away a copy of Run Like A Girl, Be Your Best Self and Girls Rule! Like, share and follow to enter! I'll be announcing the winners in a week's time. 🇬🇧 entries only #giveaway #christmas

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Danielle Brown MBE @daniellebrown.bsky.social · 07/09/2024

Tracksuit is on 👕 Medals are packed 🥇 I’m at Williams Racing and looking forward to speaking at their Factory Festival 🏎️

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Danielle Brown MBE @daniellebrown.bsky.social · 09/07/2024

Happy Publication Day to me aka a good excuse to have cake 🎂 Run Like A Girl has got a brand new shiny edition with five new chapters. Which is your favourite cover? #runlikeagirl #bookbirthday #publicationday #buttonbooks #updatededition #newbook #sportsbooks #kidlit #sport #raisingreaders

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Danielle Brown MBE @daniellebrown.bsky.social · 03/07/2024

What a lovely night at Tettenhall College last night! I spoke at their Sports Awards about the reality behind success, role models and resilience. It was great to give out some well deserved awards to students and meet some very talented up and coming athletes

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Danielle Brown MBE @daniellebrown.bsky.social · 28/06/2024

One inspirational speech at Cheltenham College delivered! I love the adrenaline rush of being out on the stage. There’s nowhere to hide, you have to be perfect - and it’s super rewarding being able to connect with students and inspire them to dream big, give maximum effort and never give up

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Danielle Brown MBE @daniellebrown.bsky.social · 21/06/2024

This floofball is totally here for the cuddles, not eyeing up my lunch 👀 Honestly though, the best part about working from home is it’s always Bring Your Dog to Work Day. Would not change it 🥰 #dog #rescuedog #rescuesofinstagram #bringyourdogtoworkday #wfh

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Danielle Brown MBE @daniellebrown.bsky.social · 16/05/2024

Which is your favourite? Managed to sneak in a couple of bonus About the Author chapters in #RunLikeAGirl and #GirlsRule which meant I got some brilliant illustrations done of me 🥰 So which do you prefer? Athlete or Advocate?

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Danielle Brown MBE @daniellebrown.bsky.social · 19/03/2024

I recently got asked if I’m disappointed that people now know me as an author not athlete Being an author is something I always dreamed of and I’m lucky that my career in sport has helped me achieve this. I talk about this in a world archery feature www.worldarchery.sport/news/201537/....

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Danielle Brown MBE @daniellebrown.bsky.social · 14/03/2024

Check out my latest accolade: Author of the Week from Herbert Morrison School! The school encourages children to enjoy writing and calls them authors. They choose an Author of the Week - it’s usually a child but this week I get the honour as they have been studying Run Like A Girl

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Danielle Brown MBE @daniellebrown.bsky.social · 07/03/2024

World Book Day and International Women’s Day are in the same week. I was totally made for this By sharing diverse stories of women from diverse backgrounds, my hope was to show girls that there is a world of possibility, a place for them to thrive and reach their potential

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Danielle Brown MBE @daniellebrown.bsky.social · 18/01/2024

What I’m learning from editing✍️ I don’t know how to use a comma! Seriously, they’ve been taken out and added in all over the place When I work with young people I tell them not to worry about grammar, just to get words down on the paper and have some fun. I totally practice what I preach

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Danielle Brown MBE @daniellebrown.bsky.social · 16/01/2024

For National Storytelling Week I’m teaming up with Children Today Charity to talk about the power of inclusion in stories On 31 Jan I’ll read from #GirlsRule and #RunLikeAGirl and share my inspiration behind writing them - and you can join for free! events.teams.microsoft.com/event/826e5c...

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Danielle Brown MBE @daniellebrown.bsky.social · 11/01/2024

Attempting to nail this writing thing ✍️ Deadlines to hit so I’m all set up with coffee, snacks and notes - because the best thinking involves scribbling #writing #amwriting #author #authorsofinstagram #wip #coffee #snacks #deadline

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Danielle Brown MBE @daniellebrown.bsky.social · 12/11/2023

Can’t believe Girls Rule has been out for a month 🌟 My favourite comment so far is: The ´inspirational’ genre is expanding fast and I approach these books now with a critical eye. For me, this one passed the ‘worth investment’ test Thank you to everyone who has got a copy and supported me on this

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Danielle Brown MBE @daniellebrown.bsky.social · 08/11/2023

Late off the mark but I loved working with the Ability team at ITN to launch their employee network. It was great to share the stage, and learn from, my fellow panellists. I am grateful for any opportunity I get to speak about nurturing ability in the workplace rather than seeing disability

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Danielle Brown MBE @daniellebrown.bsky.social · 31/10/2023

Today is definitely being fuelled by coffee ☕️

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Danielle Brown MBE @daniellebrown.bsky.social · 30/10/2023

It was a privilege to be the Guest of Honour at IB School’s Annual Celebration Day 🇮🇳 Very impressed to see dance being used to connect with STEM, sport and culture. Got to meet some talented, smart and funny young people, and talk about how we can become unstoppable with the right dream and support

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Danielle Brown MBE @daniellebrown.bsky.social · 25/10/2023

🎥 Take 43ish… I am not a one hit wonder when it comes to videos. Speeches I can do perfectly every time, but video recordings take me ages 😂 #video #author #onehitwonder #perfectionist

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Danielle Brown MBE @daniellebrown.bsky.social · 18/10/2023

At ITV news ready to help launch the Ability Disability network

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Danielle Brown MBE @daniellebrown.bsky.social · 14/10/2023

Spent #BookshopDay doing proper author things and signing a stack of #GirlsRule at Wave of Nostalgia Such a brill bookstore: definitely worth a visit if you’re in Haworth. It’s special to shout about a book that celebrates strong female leaders in the home town of the Brontes

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Danielle Brown MBE @daniellebrown.bsky.social · 10/10/2023

It’s my book birthday 🎂 👸🎈

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Danielle Brown MBE @daniellebrown.bsky.social · 07/10/2023

Got this lovely reminder from #TeamEngland that this was 13 years ago today 🥇🏹 Wow! Seriously time has zoomed by but it was an incredible honour to be part of this team and to win gold together was amazing. Breaking barriers all the way! #abilitynotdisability

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Danielle Brown MBE @daniellebrown.bsky.social · 05/10/2023

👋 Hey #kidlituk_intro Just wanted to introduce myself. I’m Danielle, I love exploring old buildings and being outdoors Used to be pretty good at playing with bows and arrows once upon a time. Now I spend far too much time drinking coffee and writing books 📖

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