AUTHOR Olly Pike is hoping his latest project can ensure the battle against discrimination enjoys a fairytale ending.

Olly, 29, has written a gay fairytale romance called “Prince Henry”

which is currently being introduced into classrooms across the country.

Olly, from Rayleigh, hopes the story, which was initially an educational video on his YouTube channel, can make a positive impact.

He said: “I feel the best way to battle discrimination for future generations is to start with children.

“We should educate them about a wider crosssection of society and teach acceptance with regards to love, kindness and respect.”

Olly’s Prince Henry book depicts a loving romance between a young prince and his servant Thomas.

The first batch of books completely sold out within four weeks, forcing Olly, who went to FitzWimarc School in Rayleigh, to print far more.

They are now also being translated for Welsh speaking schools and Olly is already planning to produce other books and videos to tackle similar subjects.

He said: “The ultimate goal would be to have my work integrated as part of the Key Stage 1 schools syllabus, across England and Wales and then to expand this as an international protocol.

“I think it’s vital subjects like these be taught alongside academic subjects.

“After all, what is an education worth if it is lacking in the teaching of acceptance and respect towards others.”