Represented by:

Erica Rand Silverman, Literary Agent at *Stimola Literary Studio* **erica@stimolaliterarystudio.com**
***For all publishing/book illustration inquiries, don't hesitate to contact my agent, Erica, at the email above. Unfortunately, due to my schedule, I'm not able to take on self-published projects.***

SCBWI Member

**Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators**
Illustrator and Writer
Florida Region
Active member since 2020
**Member Profile**

2023 SCBWI Speaker on the Debut Authors Panel for the SCBWI 2023 Summer Conference

Speaking on a panel with other debut authors moderated by Martha Brockenbrough to discuss our path to publication.

Bird Meets Worm: Super Star Interview | Feb 2022 |

Super Jane Smith interviews an author/illustrator/designer who is a true ray of sunshine: Lala Watkins! Lala and I are studio mates at Stimola Literary Studio, and I'm a fangirl for her fabulous artwork!

2021 SCBWI BIPOC Scholarship Winner

Chosen as one of the recipients of the BIPOC Scholarship offered by the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators and sponsored by Matt de la Pena. Received free tuition to The Big Five-Oh Summer Conference and publicize my triumph on their social media accounts.

Publishing Insider’s Chat hosted by Stimola Literary Studio Live | 2021|

A live event featuring my agent Erica Rand Silverman and her clients (Aram Kim, Juliana Perdomo, and Matthew Burgess) including myself where we conversed about the path to publishing, time management, the client/agent relationship, and MORE!

Interview with Lala Watkins
WHEELHOUSE: Women Changing The World | Season 1 | Series won 42nd Telly Award | 2020 |

Kerry Barrett interviews Lala Watkins, creator of "My Name Is Mask" and “I Am”. Lala is a designer who uses her illustration talents to bring joy to anyone who can smile. A story of making peace and happiness a priority in our lives.

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