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Listening Between the Lines
by Shane Deguara Nat and Shane share a joyful moment after Nat discovers a cherished drawing from the past. Neurodiverse children often...
Nat Bannerman
3 days ago2 min read


How Saying the Wrong Thing Led to the Right Story
by Debi Bannerman Creative Moment, Nat crafting a vibrant book page illustration on the computer screen. It’s hard to believe it’s been...
Nat Bannerman
Jul 72 min read


I used to hiss. Now I draw.
Nat sketching characters Who would have thought that just five years after my diagnosis, I’d be here; an artist, writer, and illustrator...
Nat Bannerman
Jun 302 min read


Be Yourself: Embracing Your Uniqueness
by Nat Bannerman When I was little and feeling left out, uncertain, or like the odd bean out, Mum would always say: “Be yourself;...
Nat Bannerman
Jun 233 min read


It Takes a Village (or at least a very cool Mum and Shane)
Couldn’t Do It Without You: Meet the Magbean!™ Dream Team by Nat Bannerman Creating Magbean!™ has been a big journey, filled with...
Nat Bannerman
Jun 162 min read


From Shutdowns to Celebrations: Lessons I’ve Learned Along the Way
Reflections from a parent of an autistic child by Debi Bannerman Parenting an autistic child is not a straight road, it’s a winding path...
Nat Bannerman
Jun 93 min read


Found: A Treasure from the Beginning
When I posted a photo of Nat’s very first book, a little story I’d found while cleaning out the garage, someone commented, “That’s so...
Nat Bannerman
Jun 22 min read


From Sketches to Storybooks: Watching Nat’s World Come to Life 🖍️📖✨
by Debi Bannerman Mum and Nat share a joyful moment I’ll never forget the moment Nat held the proof copy of their first book. The look on...
Nat Bannerman
May 263 min read


Dare to Be Different: Seeing My Book Come to Life! 🌈📚✨
It’s really happening! The first proof of my book, held right in my hands. There’s something surreal and completely magical about...
Nat Bannerman
May 192 min read


When the World Is Too Much: Navigating Shutdowns, Success, and Self-Compassion.
"When the world is too loud, too fast, and too much… I don’t melt down. I shut down." This is something I posted recently on social...
Nat Bannerman
May 122 min read


From Big Feelings to Bean-Shaped Friends: My Journey as a Young Creator
Hi, I’m Nat — the autistic author and illustrator behind the Magbean!™ series and founder of Zosimos Curra™. At 16, I decided to create...
Nat Bannerman
May 62 min read
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