R. W. Alley ( me ) is an award-winning author and illustrator, focused primarily on children’s literature.
On these pages you’ll find notes on my various projects, including my newest self-authored picture book series, Breezy Valley at Work. I am very excited about these books. They are just the kind of factual fiction that I loved as a kid. FIREFIGHTERS TO THE RESCUE! (the ice cream parlor is in trouble) and HOSPITAL HEROES SAVE THE DAY! (will Parade Day go on this year?) have been joined by CONSTRUCTION CREWS BUILD BIG! (Breezy Valley gets a new library) in 2026.
You’ll also find the classic Paddington Bear books by Michael Bond that I’ve had the pleasure and honor to illustrate for almost thirty years, the Pearl and Wagner books by Kate McMullan and the Elf-Help books.
You’ll also discover a Portfolio of Book Illustration, and Drawings and Paintings, as well as the usual Bio Info and Contact Info.
Upcoming Events and Visits and details on how-to-arrange-a-visit have a page, too. You’ll find select past events listed here as well.
Signed Books can be ordered through Books on the Square in Providence, Rhode Island. If you’re not looking for a signed book, I have scattered PURCHASE tabs throughout, because what’s the point of telling a story if you don’t make it simple for readers to read it? These links are the easiest online links I could find. However, if your local community has a brick and mortar bookseller (as the critters have in Breezy Valley) I encourage you to order your books through that shop. Also, don’t forget your local library!
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