About the author
In 1990, Alayne Sayles tutored Kelly, a second grader whose passion in life was singing. Alayne was inspired to write reading songs to help Kelly with her reading skills. The introduction of songs and music to Kelly's tutoring sessions was magical. Former grueling and difficult lessons, became productive and enjoyable.

During the next ten years, as Director of The Gift of Literacy, a JCC tutoring program in the public school system, Alayne used her unique sing-along technique successfully with hundreds of children. This ultimately led to the creation of Alphie and the Alphabets.

Alayne has been a classroom teacher, a reading specialist at the Star Learning Center in Manhattan, and lecturer for the America Reads Challenge Program at Fordham University. She has a Masters Degree in Education from Hunter College where she did post graduate work in reading. She is state certified in reading, and in elementary education. She is Director of the Reading Studio in Manhattan. Alayne is an ASCAP songwriter and has written songs for children of all ages. She has a daughter and lives in New York City.
 
Music, Book, Lyrics: Alayne Sayles
Illustrations: Greg Platt
Arranged and Produced: Jeff Olmsted
Singers: Stephanie Bennett Donna Leonhart Jeff Olmsted Alayne Sayles

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