EAST SUSSEX, UNITED KINGDOM, BOOK LAUNCH DATE: 04/05/24
Julie has a passion for helping children become more aware of our differences. The children's picture books (Binkie & Friends’ Adventures) are informative but capture the children’s imagination with vibrant illustrations and memorable characters. Each book is written in rhyming verse and includes fun quizzes at the end of the story to keep the children engaged.
Julie’s son has autism and unfortunately, was the victim of school bullying which inspired Julie to create a series of books to educate young children about their differences, with the aim of promoting empathy and kindness in the world.
The fifth book in the series, ‘How Hattie Hears’ aims to educate young children about deafness; how to understand it and support these children. The series of books is aimed at children aged 2-8 years old, entering different stages of their life, like starting school or making friends.
The official launch event is taking place at the Take Good Care Shop in Lewes, East Sussex. This is a FREE event, open to the public from 10am - 4pm. Come by to meet the author, get a signed copy of the new book, and take part in fun children's activities.
‘How Hattie Hears’ will be available for purchasing after launch on several platforms (AFTER 4th May),
including:
• www.juliealisonmcdonald.com
• Waterstones,
• Open Art Cafe Rottingdean
• Kieronjamestoys.co.uk
• Pardonmyfrench.co.uk
• Falmouth Art Gallery
• City-books.co.uk
Customer Reviews:
"Utterly Delightful Picture Book" by Clare, West Sussex.
“We have a talented new children’s author” by David, West Sussex
The charity Aspens.org.uk awarded the book ‘Highly Recommended’.
Author bio:
Before diving into her writing career, Julie worked with neurodiverse children in schools. This in hand with her son's autism diagnosis, inspired Julie to research the topic further. She observed that these children were often misunderstood. So, determined to make a difference, Julie created a series of children's picture books to educate other children, and their parents, about our unique differences. Julie hopes her books will promote understanding and awareness, fostering greater acceptance worldwide for a kinder, more inclusive society.
