Cathy Reay author page

Cathy Reay biography

Cathy Reay is a disabled writer, journalist and sensitivity reader working in the UK. She writes regularly for The Guardian, i, The Independent and Glamour on disability politics, culture and entertainment.

Her first book for children aged eight and above, How to Be Disabled and Proud (or at least kinda sorta okay with it), is published by Puffin on 27 March 2025. The book offers guidance for young disabled readers and their families, including sharing advice from people with lived experience.

Cathy Reay also works as a sensitivity reader and consultant for books and film scripts featuring characters with dwarfism. She contributes to non-fiction books, and in 2023 she wrote chapters for books on disability politics and on motherhood.

She is a judge for the 2025 Inclusive Books for Children Awards and is listed as a member of the Society of Authors.