a bit more about allie

Allie started her writing career all the way back in third grade, when she won a reflections contest with a story about a heroic pencil. From there, with the help of encouraging teachers and a steady diet of waffles, she began her long journey of sharing stories told from unique perspectives and chasing wild What If ideas.

As with most journeys, there were bumps and stubbed toes along the way—including receiving hundreds of rejection letters which she turned into her Rejection Collection. It was around this time that her husband gifted her a special typewriter, who turned out to have quite a lot to say.

When Allie isn’t writing, she’s likely thrifting for treasures, foraging in the woods, or hanging out with elementary and middle schoolers (the best kinds of humans around). She’s worked with students in England, Brasil, and the U.S., and loves spending time in classrooms.

She lives near Atlanta with her family, a dog called Crumpet, and a collection of clacking machines. You can find her on instagram here: @allieinink or in her writing shed.

(Still haven’t managed to teach Crumpet how to type).