Alika R TurnerAlika was born in Richmond, California and currently resides in Lithonia, Georgia at the age of 32 she knew it was time to focus on her dream to become a children's book author. Her amazing son Makaio gave her so much inspiration during and after herwriting process. Aside from being a new author Alika works full time for the Department of Juvenile Justice, she is also in school part-time at Westwood College. When she started developing June's character, she thought a lot about the person she is now and the child she wanted to be. She considers herself one who helps people with no expectations. "Helping people brings me so much joy and makes me feel good about myself and my role here on earth." -Alika Read More Read Less