The Founders Story of Acorn Cottage Press

At Acorn Cottage Press, everything starts with a simple but powerful belief: every child deserves to see themselves reflected in the stories they read and the toys they play with. Founded by Katherine Lockwood, a passionate disability rights advocate, mental health therapist, and educator, the press emerged from her deep commitment to fostering disability representation in children’s literature.

Katherine’s personal journey has profoundly shaped her mission. Growing up with cystic fibrosis and diabetes, she knows firsthand how important it is to see disabled people succeed in all areas of life. Frustrated by the absence of meaningful representation, Katherine founded Acorn Cottage Press to create books and toys that celebrate disabled children as they are—vibrant, capable, and full of potential. Today, Acorn Cottage Press offers a range of picture books and toys designed to inspire all children, helping them see the beauty in their differences.
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