alleanna harris

O Holy Night, my author illustrator debut picture book with Bloomsbury, comes out on September 22, 2026! It’s also available for preorder now.

Five books that I illustrated are in the Obama Presidential Library! If/when you’re there, check the Early Childhood and Elementary sections.

🌟COVER REVEAL🌟 Say hello to O Holy Night: A Modern Christmas Carol, written and illustrated by me, and published by Bloomsbury! (It’s my author-illustrator picture book debut!) ❤️

Here’s the official summary from Bloomsbury:

“With lyrics adapted from the classic carol ‘O Holy Night,’ Alleanna Harris's luminous picture book celebrates the peace, light, and joy of Christmas.

Follow along to the tune of the beloved song and join a family amid the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. Bask in the magical moments of Christmas traditions, from hunting for the perfect tree and hanging lights to brighten dark winter nights, to attending a Christmas Eve church service as a family.

With its modern take on a favorite carol, this lyrical, radiant picture book will inspire you to cherish time together with your nearest and dearest and be a light to others through the holiday season and beyond!”

Meet Zuri’s sister, Zinzi! ❤️

Available for preorder now!

✨COVER REVEAL!!!✨ Violet Goes Voting, written by L’Oreal Thompson Payton, illustrated by me, and published by Random House Kids! It was so fun to illustrate this sweet story that’s inspired by L’Oreal and her daughter Violet. 💜

Zuri’s dancing to Solange because she’s whimsical like that. ✨ I’ll introduce Zuri’s mom next week! ❤️

BY THE WAY, 137 days until book launch! O Holy Night comes out on September 22nd, y’all! Can’t wait to share Zuri and her family and their holiday joy in picture book form. 🎄

It’s happening. O Holy Night (my first author-illustrator picture book) is available to pre-order. *hyperventilates*

Here’s the link to my complete blog post, with a brief history, links and sources: https://blog.alleannaharris.com/black-history-month-james-baldwin/

In the blog post, I share links to two picture books, three interviews, one documentary, and one movie.

Here’s the link to my complete blog post, with a brief history, links and sources: https://blog.alleannaharris.com/black-history-month-josephine-baker/

In the blog post, I share links to a movie, three live performances, one picture book, one interview, and the transcript of her speech at the March on Washington.

Here’s the link to my complete blog post, with a brief history, links and sources: https://blog.alleannaharris.com/black-history-month-whats-going-on-marvin-gaye/

In the blog post, I share a link to a live performance from 1972, a short documentary, an isolated bass track, and a behind the scenes video.