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Kidlit

Everything kidlit (children's literature)! Insights into kidlit and the behind the scenes of picture books I've illustrated.
13
Jan
Happy book birthday/pub day to Prayer Is, written by Tameka Fryer Brown, illustrated by Alleanna Harris, and published by FSG BYR/MacKids.

Happy Book Birthday: Prayer Is

Prayer Is is officially out today!
2 min read
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
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
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
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
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