Laura, How Do I?’ Is back for 2026! Every day I receive either an email or a direct message on one of my socials asking a ‘How Do I?’ question. These are usually accompanied by a request to either meet in person or have a virtual coffee. How do you get a book published? How
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Ring the alarm! You are ALL invited to the launch of my new book: Maya and Marley and the New Friend, illustrated by Yabaewah Scott. Saturday 6th June 2025. Come back soon, to see where the location will be. Ohh, pre-order the book to hit your letterbox, on Thursday 4th June 2026, via this link.
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A wonderful morning with BBC Radio 4 in Cardiff at the end of November being interviewed by Nikki Bedi and Jon kay. An inspiring and emotive round table interview with Tracy-Ann Oberman, Ben Branson and Katarina Johnson-Thompson on the themes of family, grandmothers, community, autism, storytelling and more. Thank you to the Black British Business
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I was delighted to visit St Mary’s Primary School and All Saints Catholic College (Which I attended as a pupil and was called Sion Manning) in North Kensington on Thursday 7th November , accompanying St Lucia’s 100m gold medallist from Paris 2024, Julien Alfred. We were also joined by Mayor Councillor Will Lane and His
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I arrived back in the UK today after an amazing week in Trinidad and Tobago, hosted by Animae Caribe Festival 2024. I have connected with so many inspiring people from around the world. I talked about why I centre much of my work on the Caribbean, whether in my children’s books or TV and media
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I am super delighted to share that my book, illustrated by Giovana Medeiros has been shortlisted at the Week Junior Book Awards, in the Wellbeing category. Thank you to the team at Ladybird and a big congratulations to the other nominees. Please click on this link for further information. Follow the conversation: Instagram | x/Twitter
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Gather around! Gather around! Book cover reveal, for the first book in the Maya and Marley book series: The Great Big Tidy Up! Two cheeky goats, Lou and Chou, getting up to mischief! Illustrated by the outstanding Yabaewah Scott. Big thank you to team Ladybird Books! Pre-order via this link, to hit your letterbox on
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I am honoured to be invited to be on the board of CMF. Please click on this link on CMF website to read my rationale for this. Follow the conversation on the socials: @LauraHAllain Laura Henry-Allain MBE Joins the Board – The Children’s Media Foundation (CMF) (thechildrensmediafoundation.org)
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My new children’s book series, Maya and Marley, will be with you in July 2024! I have worked on this for two years! From researching the images to share with the super talented, illustrator, Yabaewah Scott, I knew how I wanted Maya and Marley & Co to look – from their hair, clothes, shoes (check
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It was an honour to be invited to the world-renowned Norland College for their recent graduation ceremony at Bath Abbey. I delivered the Commencement Address. Well done to all the graduates! Here is a short clip of my speech: Please get in touch if you would like me to support your event. Follow the conversation
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Laura, How Do I? Every day I receive either an email or a direct message on one of my socials asking a ‘How Do I?’ question. These are usually accompanied by a request to either meet in person or have a virtual coffee. How do you get a book published? How do you get a
Delighted to be featured in ITN Business Global Gamechangers for International Women’s Day. ‘Global Gamechangers is a celebration of the changemakers around the world that are striving for gender equality, actively challenging bias and making positive change for future generations.’ It is a privilege to take part, with so many other inspiring and passionate women.
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