Norland will welcome award-winning author and educationalist Laura Henry-Allain for a special book launch and family story time event in Bath on Saturday 13 June.
The event will celebrate the launch of Maya & Marley and the New Friend, the latest title in Laura’s popular children’s book series. Families, children and early years professionals will have the opportunity to enjoy a live story time session, meet the author and hear more about the inspiration behind the new book.
Laura is one of the UK’s leading voices in children’s media and early years education. She is the creator of the acclaimed CBeebies series JoJo & Gran Gran and has written a number of books exploring themes of friendship, family, identity and belonging.
The launch will take place at Norland’s campus in Oldfield Park and is expected to attract families from across the region. The event reflects Norland’s ongoing commitment to supporting children’s learning and literacy while giving students the opportunity to engage with leading figures from the world of early years education.
Maya & Marley and the New Friend follows the adventures of Maya and Marley as they welcome a new friend into their lives, helping young readers explore kindness, empathy and inclusion through storytelling.
Laura’s visit is expected to be a highlight for both Norland students and local families, offering a memorable opportunity to celebrate reading and the power of stories to bring people together.
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