Alliah L. Agostini is the author of Big Tune: Rise of the Dancehall Prince, Scarecited on the First Day of School, The Juneteenth Story, Great Idea Malia! and more books for children. She writes to spread joy and truth and to help more children see themselves reflected on the page. Alliah resides in New Jersey, where she enjoys impromptu dance parties, fossil hunting, and making up corny jokes with her husband and two children. You can visit her at alliahagostini.com.