Buffalo, NY native Alliah L. Agostini is an award-winning marketer who has marketed everything from iconic brands to scrappy start-ups, but motherhood helped her return to her first love: children’s literature. She writes and speaks to spread joy, truth, and to help more children see themselves reflected on the page.
Alliah is a widely sought-after speaker for thoughtful, engaging and even humorous presentations for both children and adults. As the author of over a dozen highly celebrated non-fiction and fiction children’s books that celebrate Black joy and truth, she is able to speak on a wide range of topics depending on the audience and need. She offers presentations tied to her books on everything from Juneteenth to SEL to STEM to Rhyme & Rhythm– to her personal journey from Harvard MBA to a creative.
Alliah’s work has received accolades including Best Book of the Year from School Library Journal, Shelf Awareness, the New York Public Library, and Chicago Public Library, named Junior Library Guild Gold, a Maryland Blue Crab Honor, ALA Black Caucus Best of the Best, and more. She and her work have been featured widely in press, including The New York Times, Oprah Daily, Essence, The Washington Post, TheGrio, and Book Riot.
Alliah resides in New Jersey with her husband and two children, and has an A.B. and an M.B.A. from Harvard
“Alliah hosted our affinity group community (the Black Employee Network) where she spoke about the history and importance of Juneteenth. She was well spoken, enthusiastic and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend!” — Arcadis, 2026
