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Author’s name:     Diane Henrique                                                   

Illustrator’s name: Bonnie Lemarie

Other book titles: Grade One Is No Fun!

What is your upcoming book title? BRING BACK THE BLURTS!

Date of release: January 24, 2026

Preorder or Order link:  Amazon.com: Bring Back The Blurts!: The Adventures of Henny D eBook : Henrique, Diane, Lemarie, Bonnie: Kindle Store

Publisher: Malloy Publishing

Agent: None

Agency: None

Hometown: Brantford, Ontario, Canada

Social links:

Instagram – The.bookishauthor

Facebook: Diane Henrique Books

1. What is the premise/pitch for your book?

Henny D has BIG thoughts, BIG feelings, and BIG things to say, and waiting to talk feels impossible. After one too many reminders to “please wait,” Henny D decides she’s had enough. It’s time to launch a brand-new campaign: Bring Back the Blurts! A school day where kids can talk whenever they want… especially her!

2. What are 5 things you want people to know about your book? 

I am a grade one teacher, and this story is inspired by real events from my classroom. 

Henny D is a deep-feeling kid with a lot of great feelings and a lot of spunk.

Henny D is so many kids, and for me, I want kids to feel seen.

The Adventures of Henny D is all about imagination, glitter, fun, and handling some big feelings.

Not only do I have two children’s books, but I also have published decodable readers, a journal, and a colouring book.

3. What helpful hints or tips can you offer fellow writers about writing, publishing, and promoting a book?

To write and publish because you love your story and believe in it. Success as a new, independent author means so many things, but it can be a bumpy road. Focus on your achievements; every glimmer is a success.

4. What are 5 fun/quirky facts about yourself as an adult or child?

I never imagined myself as a teacher, until I became one in my thirty’s.

I never imagined myself as an author until I became one at 50.

My books have been inspired by real events in my grade one classroom.

I love to knit and crochet.

When I was a kid, I did not like to read.

5. What did you learn about yourself while on the journey to publishing this book?

I learned that I was a writer. I never even dreamed of doing such a thing as writing a book, and here I am, with two books published. I learned that it is not an easy path, that marketing and promoting take a lot of time and effort, and sometimes fall flat. Most of all, I am learning to enjoy the journey.

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