Written by Claire Thompson
Lily the Inventor
Published by Redback Publishing
July 2023
Lily’s mind is full of wonderful ideas and whizz-band inventions! She ponders, puzzles and plans. She studies, sketches and scribbles.
When her biggest hero needs a little extra help, Lily knows just what to do. She sets to work on her most important invention yet!
Grandpa is Lily’s hero and he has Parkinson’s Disease. Follow Lily Born’s true story as she sets out to create a spill-proof cup- a Kangaroo Cup!
Lily Born was 7 years old when she invented the Kangaroo Cup. Today, this special invention helps thousands of people all around the world.