Alora Foreman · Author & Illustrator

Hi, I'm Alora

I’m a personal attendant to a very hungry kitty, Montana mom of three adult children, artist, writer, and former elementary teacher.

My dream of making picture books for kids began in the fourth grade when I wrote and illustrated a story in blotchy ballpoint pen on pink construction paper. It featured a collection of chairs in a furniture store. Each hoped to be the one the next customer took home. My teacher saw it and encouraged me to enter it in the Montana State Fair. I was so nervous. The story was messy and unpolished, but we sent it off anyway. To my surprise, the judge there gave me a blue ribbon and wrote a personal note asking if I’d thought about writing and illustrating books for children. I’ve been thinking about her question ever since.

It turns out, inspiring words planted in young hearts can impact lives, even decades later. Fast forward a whopping 53 years, my first children’s picture book is ready. Yay, and yikes! I’m grateful for helpful family members’ assistance with social media, website development, and other daunting launching mysteries.

Thanks so much for stopping by. Maybe you have a dream waiting for the right time. I’d love to hear your story.