INDIANA, November 13, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Heritage Book Publishing is proud to announce the official release of Hi, My Name Is Blayden, a heartfelt new children's book by Bonnie J. Fletcher inspired by her great-nephew, Blayden. Rooted in real family experiences, the book offers young readers and families an intimate, uplifting look at a 7th/8th-grade boy with Down syndrome whose spirited personality, humor, and daily habits bring warmth to everyone around him.

When Blayden came to live with his great-aunt Bonnie, her mother, and his dad at just 17 days old, his family rallied around him—crawling on floors and hanging from doorframes just to make him react and smile. Today, Blayden is a lively middle schooler raised by his dad, and his story captures a day in his life at Northside Middle School. Readers follow Blayden as he wakes up grumpy, rides to school with his dad (his hero and best friend), navigates his classes, takes the school bus home, plays video games and pitch and catch, swims, and enjoys his favorite meal from Cracker Barrel.

By focusing on Blayden's actual daily routine rather than clinical explanations, Hi, My Name Is Blayden brings a relatable human-interest perspective to disability literature. The narrative captures his tech-savvy nature, his bifocals, his love for cleaning and chores, his magnetic attraction to animals, and his funny habit of repeating what he hears and sees. Published in official support of Down Syndrome Indiana, the book celebrates patience, family connection, and individual character.

About the Author:

Born and raised in Hope, Indiana, Bonnie J. Fletcher has spent her life dedicated to caregiving and helping others. When her great-nephew Blayden was 17 days old, Bonnie welcomed him into her home to help care for him through early infancy. Inspired by his mischievous spirit, funny habits, and growth into a fun-loving middle school student raised by his dad, Bonnie wrote Hi, My Name Is Blayden to share his story and support Down Syndrome Indiana.

Book Details:
• Title: Hi, My Name Is Blayden
• Author: Bonnie J. Fletcher
• Publisher: Heritage Book Publishing
• Publication Date: April 21, 2026
• Availability: Paperback, and eBook available through all major online retailers, including Amazon, and via the Heritage Book Publishing website.

For review copies, interview requests, or additional information, please contact:
Heritage Book Publishing Publicist Name
307-285-0316
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Heritage Book Publishing Website

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