A POP star from Newquay returned to his hometown to release their first children’s book.

Dylan Holloway showcased I Don’t Want A Werewolf Sleeping On My Sofa at Saltd in Station Parade and during an assembly at Trenance Learning Academy, which was his former school.

The award-winning transgender artist and author has written the enchanting tale about kindness and acceptance, which aims to encourage people to see beyond their differences. The book uses the humorous premise of an unexpected guest to start conversations with children about empathy, inclusion, and not judging others based on first impressions.

Dylan said: “Newquay was such an amazing place to grow up, and it still holds onto so many of my favourite memories. My family still live here so it always ignites such magic for me coming home.

“Many of my cousins and home friends have little ones now and it’s super important to me to stay connected to my roots, so holding the book launch in my hometown felt like the perfect way to truly launch the children's book.

“The children and parents were warm, curious and seemed to fall in love with the book, its characters and its messages of kindness, acceptance, and not judging based on appearance.

“I was inspired to write the book because as a transgender man these qualities are very important to me. Allowing there to be uniqueness in all of us and letting those differences unite instead of dividing us.

“Visiting Trenance Learning Academy was a real throwback. I was moved to be back in the hall, seeing the future little minds sat where I once did.

“I do lots of work in schools and with the youth mental health charity Beyond. My work and being able to discuss these topics with young people is born out of the hope that we can encourage our new generations to be kinder. In times like these we’re seeing more division and hatred, and it does no good for anyone.

“I Don’t Want A Werewolf Sleeping On My Sofa reminds us to double check our own assumptions. It asks us to be more curious and considerate. Perhaps not all is as it seems.”

Dylan, also known as Dylan and the Moon, rose to stardom after winning an international recording contract in BBC3's Project Icon: The UK’s Next Music Star, which was judged by Jason Derulo and Becky Hill. He also won a collaboration with Jason Derulo and a performance slot at BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend.

Dylan was awarded funding to complete a children’s book via a program which aims to have grass roots community impact.

Topher Chard who runs Saltd said: "It was an honour to host the event and see so many families come together. Dylan has written an amazing book, and so great he has chosen to launch it in his hometown.”

A youngster who attended the book launch added: "it was a surprising book, telling us being different is ok and to be kind to one another. At first it made me sad, but then it made me happy."

Parent Casey said: "A modern and playful take on The Tiger Who Came To Tea, with a deep meaning and an important message demonstrating the beauty of difference, acceptance and love.”