The Buddyhood is an independent children's publishing house founded by Harleen and Andrew Ahluwalia-Cook. Operating as a "Publisher with Purpose," it creates books designed to do more than entertain – each title is written to change or save lives, both through its storytelling and through direct charitable impact.

The publisher's catalogue spans three series targeting different age groups and retail channels; The Unfollow Series Graphic novels for young adults (13+) exploring social media, mental health, and real-world issues, Buff and Strawberry Adventures – Picture books for ages 3-7 focused on emotional regulation and kindness and The Christmas Quest – Seasonal titles for the Christmas market.

The Buddyhood is a proud supporter of charities including Beat (eating disorders), Papyrus (youth suicide prevention), Humanimal Trust (veterinary care), Room to Read (global literacy), National Literacy Trust, British Heart Foundation, Oxfam. Proceeds from book sales contribute directly to the work of the charities in helping to save and change lives.

In 2026, The Buddyhood is launching its Books as Buddies campaign in support of the National Year of Reading. The campaign centres on the message that a buddy book is "more than just pages" – it's a book written with purpose, created by real people, for real change. The initiative brings together the publisher's charity partners, printing partner Bell and Bain, and distributor Gardners to showcase the full lifecycle of impact from every Buddy Book.

The Buddyhood's books are available through Gardners distribution, with titles stocked in independent bookshops, charity shops, and online retailers including; Waterstones, Blackwells, Amazon and the Guardian Bookshop.

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