A Friend for Henry

Summary of Book

2020 Schneider Family Honor Book

In Classroom Six, second left down the hall, Henry has been on the lookout for a friend. A friend who shares. A friend who listens. Maybe even a friend who likes things to stay the same and all in order, as Henry does. But on a day full of too close and too loud, when nothing seems to go right, will Henry ever find a friend—or will a friend find him? With insight and warmth, this heartfelt story from the perspective of a boy on the autism spectrum celebrates the everyday magic of friendship.

Author Biography

Jenn Bailey has visited all 50 states and most of the world's oceans but not nearly enough countries. Although she started life in Warwick, Rhode Island, her wandering feet have landed her in a bunch of other places. Currently, she writes from her home in Kansas City where she happily eats BBQ with her husband, three sons (although one has now launched), and numerous cats and dogs. Jenn works as an author, editor, workshop presenter, and speaker. She graduated from the Vermont College of Fine Arts with her MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults in 2017. Jenn writes picture books, short stories, and novels, all for children.

Illustrator Biography

Mika Song loves stories about sweetly funny outsiders. She grew up in Manila, Philippines and Honolulu, Hawaii before moving to New York to study at Pratt Institute. Her work has received a Schneider Family Award Honor.