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Little Maker's Market: Q+A with Kid Author and Illustrator Alyssa Williams



In case you missed our LIVE on Monday, August 6, we want to share the details with you, personally. We had the honor of meeting with a sweet, 9 year old girl who wrote an amazing, inspiring book about cancer.

Aly is the first of many kiddos we plan to feature in our "Little Makers Market". The JPF Little Makers Market will feature their talent, inspire your kiddos to be creative, and empower them to share their talent with others. Below are the answers from her Q&A. To watch the entire interview, watch below.

Little Makers Market Q+ A



What is your name?​​

Alyssa Williams or "Aly" for short

How old are you?

9

Where are you from?

Spartanburg, South Carolina

Do you have any siblings?

1 sister

Tell us about your talent, how did you discover it?

Writing is my talent, I discovered it when writing with my 2nd grade teacher.

What is the title of the book you wrote?

What Matters Most

Do you know what inspired means? Who or what inspired you to write this?


Yes, My 2nd grade teacher

How did you come up with the story line? What is it about?

My grandmother had cancer so I decided to cut my hair and give it to a child with cancer.

How did you come up with supporting the character with all wearing bandanas?

I wanted the moral of the story to be that you should support people with cancer and always be nice.

Did you draw the pictures? Do you like to draw?

Yes, I LOVE to draw

Was this the first book you have ever written and illustrated?

This is the first published.

Do you enjoy reading too?

I love to read

What would you like to tell people that are struggling with cancer?

You're not alone

When people read your book, what do you hope they will feel?

Like they want to help people with cancer

Where can we buy your book?

My book is on Amazon!


I've heard that you are already working on a second book. What is it about?

Deployment and an unique Cookbook

What do you want to be when you grow up?

A Marine Biologist

What is your favorite food?

Spaghetti

If you had to pick 3 things you love about yourself what would they be?

I published a book, I always make friends, and I love to read

What are 3 of your favorite things- food, color, toys, etc. ?

My friends, my family, reading


Here is Aly reading her book aloud for our JPF Family!

Happy Reading,

The Jackson Pine Farm Crew

Do you have a little maker that we need to know about? Visit the Little Makers Market and fill out the form to tell us all about them.

Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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