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Alleanna Harris

Alleanna Harris

NJ
Illustrator. Writer. Finder of beauty in everyday things.
22
Dec
a still image from the music video for Hallelujah, arranged by Mervyn Warren

Music Video Monday: Hallelujah!

A little deep dive into the 1992 music video for the Mervyn Warren arranged "Hallelujah!"
2 min read
21
Dec
Time to open up the sketchbook.

Time to open up the sketchbook.

..and time to swap a habit with a habit. Sketching > Scrolling.
1 min read
20
Nov
The New York Public Library Best Books of 2025.

NYPL Best Books of 2025: Ochún y Yo

Ochún y Yo was included in the New York Public Library Best Books of 2025 list. Read on to learn more about this honor!
2 min read
27
Oct
Sneak peek of the upcoming picture book Prayer Is, written by Tameka Fryer Brown and illustrated by Alleanna Harris.

Sneak Peek: Prayer Is

A sneak peek of the upcoming picture book, Prayer Is, and its first review.
2 min read
26
Sep
Braided hairstyles, illustrated by Alleanna Harris for Oshún and Me by Adiba Nelson.

For the love of braids!

A quick dive into the process of illustrating natural hairstyles for the picture book Oshún and Me.
3 min read
05
Sep
Milk chocolate and dark chocolate Wilbur Buds. Photo courtesy of Infantree.

Wilbur Buds for the "ber" months.

Why didn’t y’all tell me about Wilbur Buds?
2 min read
10
Aug
summer rain illustration by alleanna harris. a Black girl with beads in her hair jumps in a puddle.

The last bit of summer.

A short reflection on childhood memories and summer rain showers.
2 min read
07
Jul
The graphic reads: Women Who Draw (2017-2025)

Women Who Draw: 2017-2025

Remembering the legendary directory, Women Who Draw.
3 min read
28
Jun
Saturday Storytime with Special Guest Illustrator Alleanna Harris at B&N Hamilton, NJ

My First Barnes & Noble Storytime

Join me as I give a little recap of my first B&N Storytime at Barnes & Noble Hamilton, NJ!
4 min read
27
May
Happy book birthday to Cooking Up Change, written by Michael Platt and illustrated by Alleanna Harris.

Happy Book Birthday: Cooking Up Change

Cooking Up Change is officially out today!
3 min read