"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
Literary Agent
Alana is excited to announce she's now represented by Tracy Marchini of BookEnds Literary Agency. She's a writer with lots of stories to tell and a keen focus on non-fiction's unsung heroes.
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."
BlackCreatorsInKidLit
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 children's publishing
SCBWI Contributing Curator
Alana served as Curator for the Mid-Atlantic region's 2019 quarterly newsletter, The Highlighter.
Non Fiction Fest
Alana is an active participant 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."