Ally Frame grew up in the Midwest, where she spent her childhood building magical worlds in the woods behind her house and bossing around a very loyal crew of imaginary friends. She's been writing and drawing for as long as she can remember. When asked what she wanted to do when she grew up, the answer was always make books.
Shortly after earning her BFA in 2016, Ally began painting murals across Iowa, transforming public spaces into places of wonder. She is now a resident of the West Coast, where she writes and illustrates books for kids, usually under a blanket with a hot beverage close by.
Ally is currently developing her debut graphic novel which won first place in the Kids Comics Unite Pitchfest (2025). She’s endlessly inspired by the uninhibited imagination of kids and aims to capture that same spark in every story she tells.
When she’s not drawing, you can find her petting dogs, pouring over a good book, or plotting her next big adventure.
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