Biography
Alison Marcotte has been writing stories since she was a child. Her debut picture book SEEKING BEST FRIEND, illustrated by Diane Ewen, will be published in 2022 by Beaming Books. Alison is passionate about writing stories that are authentic, funny, hopeful, and filled with heart. After going to University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for journalism, Alison jumped back into her love for picture book writing and joined SCBWI. She is also a member of the Chicago Writers Association, the Authors Guild, and the 12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge, and a freelance writer for American Library Association’s American Libraries magazine. When she’s not writing, she’s often exploring Chicago, running (and trying to brainstorm new ideas), or spending time with family.
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Twitter @akmarcotte
Instagram @akmarcotte/