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Tia Watson
Tia Watson is a 19-year-old public speaker, social entrepreneur, and inclusion advocate from Dubai. A solo and inclusive endurance triathlete, she competes alongside her brother Rio, a Person of Determination. Together they hold two Guinness World Records for inclusive triathlon racing with Team AngelWolf, a CDA-licensed non-profit foundation. Tia is the founder of LittleXWolf - youth-led brand turning fashion into a movement for inclusion: Be An Includer. Leave Nobody Out. Her debut comic book series - graphic novel launches in 2026, bringing her real-life stories of empathy, resilience, and belonging to life through art and storytelling.
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Representation Matters
Join Paralympian Jessica Smith and Tia Watson of Team AngelWolf for a session on inclusive storytelling, showing how books can reflect real lives, spotlight underrepresented characters, and create heroes beyond labels.
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50.00 AED
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Walk for Inclusion
Join us for an inclusive 2.5km walk, jog or run around the Creek as part of Emirates LitFest. Delivered in partnership with Paralympian and author Jessica Smith and Dubai-grown heroes Team Angel Wolf.
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