The Rainbow Dragon

Adalynn Shaw Bernard has published her debut storybook, The Rainbow Dragon.

Adalynn is 11 years old and has autism. She has dreamed of becoming an author since before she could read. To help make her dream come true, Adalynn joined the Young Millionaires Program, which provides entrepreneurial skills through workshops and a $150 grant to set up a business. The program connected her with Island author and mentor Marlene Bryenton.

Dreaming big is Adalynn’s style. Her bio states: “Don’t let anyone tell you that a disability, physical or mental, can hold you back. Find your own way, believe in yourself, and go after your dreams.”

Adalynn loves dragons, so it seemed natural for her to write The Rainbow Dragon. In the story, a young girl befriends a dragon through a simple act of kindness, beginning an adventure that changes their lives forever. The book shows that it’s not what’s on the outside, but who you are on the inside that matters.

Marlene connected with illustrator Junko Suzuki of The Book Doula Self-Publishing. Junko listened carefully to Adalynn’s vision for The Rainbow Dragon and brought it to life with eighteen illustrations and a vibrant cover.

To order a copy of The Rainbow Dragon, contact Marlene at 902-892-8931.