My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. John 10:27 KJVc
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Writing triggers my spirit, allowing me to delve deeply into the minds and hearts of children. This is my newest book about Psalm 23 and The Good Shepherd.


Bravo! “A mark of distinction.”
MJ Hayes is the recipient of three Silver 2nd place Medallion from the National Mom’s Choice Award. The books selected were Emma’s House of Sound, Emma’s Freaky Sneaker’s, and Dakota Help Me See the Light.

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“Dakota Help Me See the Light“ was the selected book at the Amelia Island Book Festival for MJ Hayes to speak to 3rd & 4th grade children at the Amelia Island Authors in the School Literacy Book Festival, 2o21.
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Santa’s Visits St. Augustine and Oooh! Santa’s Toys Disappear in St. Augustine have been inducted into the Historic Society. MJ had the honor of presenting these books to Sr. Librarian Charles Tingley and Chief Librarian Bob Nawrocki.
MJ donated Dakota Help me See the Light, Santa’s Toys, and Santa Visits, to the Florida School for the Deaf & Blind.
MJ meets with Elisha Zuaro, Reading Specialist who agreed to put these three books into braille
Elisha Zuaro, Reading Specialist.
Santa’s Toys Disappear and Santa Visits St. Augustine are in the archives at the St. Augustine Historical Society.
Pictured with MJ Hayes are Chief Librarian Bob Nawrocki & Sr. Librarian Charles Tingley
ABOUT MJ HAYES
MJ Hayes is an award winning author who has a passion for inclusion. She writes books from the perspective of children who are blind and deaf, and also encourages children to eat well through her book 'Thumbs Up'.
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