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Illustration

Things that I've illustrated, my insights into a career in illustration, and illustrators that I think you should know.
28
Dec
A cover of a composition book that says “2025 Round Up, aka all the illustration things I did this year.”

2025 Illustration Round Up

It’s time for my 2025 wrap up! There was a lot that happened this year in my illustration world, so here’s a closer look.
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
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
22
May
The image reads: Behind the Scenes - Making the Cover. blog.alleannaharris.com

Behind the Scenes: Down on the Bayou Cover

I absolutely love when fellow kidlit illustrators show the process behind their covers, so I figured I’d give it a go with Down on the Bayou.
3 min read
20
May
Happy book birthday/pub day to Down on the Bayou, written by Glenda Armand, illustrated by Alleanna Harris, and published by Crown/Random House Kids.

Happy Book Birthday: Down on the Bayou

Down On the Bayou, written by Glenda Armand and illustrated by Alleanna Harris, is now available wherever books are sold!
3 min read
19
Jan
A young Black girl sings while holding a floating star. Her afro puffs are shaped like stars and have a slight glow.

Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star...

Star shaped afro puffs and super cute covers of nursery rhymes equal a new and whimsical illustration.
1 min read
31
Dec
A little Black girl sits at the top of the steps and looks down on a holiday party.

What are you doing New Year's Eve?

While I was looking at Rockwell paintings, I felt inspired and I wanted to do my own.
2 min read
24
Dec
A young Black girl looks at Christmas lights in wonder. By Alleanna Harris.

It's almost Christmas.

What was it about Christmas as a kid that made it so magical?
2 min read