BESTSELLING children’s author Hannah Russell has been named as an ambassador for working equine charity Brooke.
Ms Russell, of Leyburn, gained fame at the age of 17 when she published her first book, The Magical Adventure of Little Alf, based on her miniature Shetland pony of the same name.
Since then, Little Alf has become a social media sensation and Ms Russell has written numerous books chronicling his adventures.
In her new role as youth ambassador for Brooke, Ms Russell will help to grow its profile within schools.
Brooke works across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America to bring lasting change to the lives of working horses, donkeys and mules in some of the world’s poorest communities.
Ms Russell said: “Having supported Brooke in the past, I’m so pleased to be taking on this role and bringing together two of my passions; reaching young people and helping animals.
“Brooke is a brilliant global charity helping working equines desperately in need and I can’t wait to inspire more people to get involved with this fantastic cause.”
Ms Russell supported Brooke throughout 2018 as an ambassador for the charity’s Every Horse Remembered campaign.
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