"There is no friend as loyal as a book."
Welcome to the wonderful world of Alana!
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Here you'll learn a bit about this author/journalist who does a little bit of...a lot, including writing, producing & hosting her own YouTube channel, SnazzyTV®
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In The Mix
PB Rising Stars Mentor
Alana's a 2024 PBRisingStars mentor. The one-of-a-kind mentorship program pairs new picture book authors & illustrators with those who are already published and agented for a 3-month long customized learning experience. Best of all, it's 100% free & driven by pure passion!
Ebony Magazine Feature
Check out the interview where Alana discusses her debut picture book, My Red, White and Blue and why the book was necessary not just for children of color, but for ALL children.
Blog Feature
Black Children's Books and Authors (BCBA) promotes awareness of children’s and young adult literature by Black authors. Their "Our Stories Matter" blog spotlights debut authors via interview. Click the image to check out my interview.
Member Since 2023
The Authors Guild advocates for the rights of writers by supporting free speech, fair contracts, and copyright. We create community and we fight for a living wage.
Member Since 2015
Alana's first SCBWI conference was in Princeton, NJ. "SCBWI has been an instrumental part of my journey as a children's writer. It's amazing what you can accomplish just by showing up, listening, and applying the feedback."
BlackCreatorsHeadquarters
Alana is one of the original acting members of this professional org that started on Twitter in 2020. Its goal is to provide resources and access to Black voices in all aspects of publishing.
SCBWI Contributing Curator
Alana served as Curator for the Mid-Atlantic region's 2019 quarterly newsletter, The Highlighter.
Non Fiction Fest
Alana participated in NonFiction Fest, an annual, month-long event where industry professionals share their expertise, knowledge, and tips to eager social media recipients. The entire event takes place online and is self-paced. Participants engage and complete daily tasks that help them become better writers. The mission is to "inspire, educate, and support."