Alleanna Harris
b'A common sentiment shared by a lot of the guests I\\u2019ve had on the podcast is that you can\\u2019t be what you don\\u2019t see. That starts at a young age, too \\u2014 think about the book covers and other visuals you saw as a child and how that\\u2019s shaped you to where you are now. Luckily, there are dope illustrators like this week\\u2019s guest, Alleanna Harris, who are creating images that captivate and inspire kids so they can truly see themselves.\\n\\nAlleanna and I went over some of her recent projects, including a portrait of Will Smith she drew in front of The Fresh Prince himself. She also shared her process on how she conveys a book\\u2019s story through pictures while also making them stunningly appealing. Later, Alleanna talked about growing up in South Jersey, attending UArts, spoke on the benefits of being represented by an agent, and told me what she appreciates the most about her life right now. Alleanna is a rising star, and according to her, a career in the world of illustration is possible! (So keep drawing!)'