"To all the children at Marjory Kinnon School, thank you for loving Maya and Marley."
We were delighted to welcome author Laura Henry-Allain to MKS this week to share the story behind her newest book, Maya and Marley and the New Friend.
The dedication came about after Laura visited our school last year and shared her books with our students. During that visit, one child asked if she could write a Maya and Marley story featuring their school. While this book had already been written, Laura made a promise instead: she would dedicate it to Marjory Kinnon School.
As the parent of an autistic son, Laura understands the importance of ensuring that children attending special educational needs schools have equal access to books, stories, and opportunities to meet authors.
The themes of friendship, community, and empathy run throughout the book, and we're excited to continue that journey by planting sunflower seeds in our Kindness Garden and taking part in activities inspired by the story.
Thank you, Laura, for such a meaningful dedication and for helping our students see themselves reflected in the world of books.
#NationalYearofReading2026 #GoAllin2026 #AutismEducation
"To all the children at Marjory Kinnon School, thank you for loving Maya and Marley." We were delighted to welcome author Laura Henry-Allain to MKS this week to share the story behind her newest book, Maya and Marley and the New Friend. The dedication came about after Laura visited our school last year and shared her books with our students. During that visit, one child asked if she could write a Maya and Marley story featuring their school. While this book had already been written, Laura made a promise instead: she would dedicate it to Marjory Kinnon School. As the parent of an autistic son, Laura understands the importance of ensuring that children attending special educational needs schools have equal access to books, stories, and opportunities to meet authors. The themes of friendship, community, and empathy run throughout the book, and we're excited to continue that journey by planting sunflower seeds in our Kindness Garden and taking part in activities inspired by the story. Thank you, Laura, for such a meaningful dedication and for helping our students see themselves reflected in the world of books. #NationalYearofReading2026 #GoAllin2026 #AutismEducation