About Elaine

Official Bio: Elaine Ann Allen grew up on the Eastern Shore of Maryland along with a large loving family and many pets. She went to Washington College in Maryland where she received a BA in English Literature. Elaine also has a Master’s in Marketing.

Elaine is best known for her children’s picture book series, Olly the Oyster, which has been cited by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration as an educational resource for students to learn how oysters filter and clean the water. Her books have been featured in educational programs at schools, libraries, museums and environmental organizations. Elaine enjoys writing children’s stories about nature that are both fun and educational.

Frogs Eat Spaghetti…Right? is the first installment in Elaine’s new What Animals Do series which will be available in eBook format, as well as paperback and hardcover.

In addition, The Halloween Caper is the first installment in Elaine’s children’s chapter book series, The Tyler Tate Mysteries, which will be available in eBook, paperback and hardcover formats.

Elaine currently resides near Annapolis, Maryland with her family, two cats and Golden Retriever. If you would like to learn more about Elaine’s books, please visit her website at https://elaineannallen.com/, where you can sign up to receive updates about her next book release.


What I’m working on

Hello fellow creatives, I am working on a sequel to Frogs Eat Spaghetti…Right? It is called Penguins Play Tennis…Right? and is scheduled to be released in December. I am also working on the sequel to The Halloween Caper, called The Pirate Ghost, which will hopefully be released in early 2024. I can’t wait to share these with you!

In the meantime, I have posted several kids’ crafts on YouTube. Check them out for some fun activities to share with the kids in your life!

If you are able to snag a copy of one of my books and you enjoy it, please consider leaving a review on the site where you purchased it. It would mean so much to me, and honest reviews help authors like me to grow and reach new readers! Thank you, thank you, thank you, in advance!

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Tools I Use

Stop by my Tools I Use page where I share tools and resources I use to help me with my writing projects. I will add to this list as I learn more about software and digital tools that make life a little easier for today’s writer.

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Crafts

Do you like to make crafts with your children? I find that reading stories stirs up the imagination and leads to creative energy for making something that is both hands-on and fun. Here are a few that go well with my books. Click on the images for details and instructions. Or visit my Crafts Page


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