LITERACY ADVOCATE
TEACHER CHAMPION
CREATIVE INNOVATOR
Alane Adams is a literacy advocate and founder of the Rise Up Foundation which has supported thousands of teachers with classroom needs since 2008. In 2020, Alane created Between The Pages, an award-winning video series that teaches students how books get written to inspire them to write their own stories. Alane also oversees Alane Adams Studios which has created award-winning animated shorts designed to inspire kids to create their own narratives. She is the author of several middle-grade series and four historical picture books set in the 1920s.
When Alane is not on Zoom, she’s out hiking somewhere in the world or hanging out with her family in Southern California.
Rufus The Rhino-A Kids Original Is Now Out!
You can now watch our latest Kids Original–Rufus The Rhino! Written by sixth graders in Wisconsin and brought to life by our talented team, Rufus tells the story of a young rhino on a wild adventure to buy cereal for his sister. In a world where animals wear elaborate disguises and talk and walk like humans, Rufus’s grocery run leads to unexpected chaos and challenges. Find accompanying ELA worksheets and drawing guides to support your students and inspire them to write their own stories.
Smudge Animation and Teaching Resources Now Available!
Smudge is a spirited ink blob yearning for purpose without a story to star in. Restless and determined, Smudge embarks on a courageous caper to sneak their own tale into the mysterious World Book guarded by The Inkling Society. This tween-friendly animated short takes you deep into the creative process, celebrating characters who dare to become storytellers.
In addition to the series, we now have incredible resources to enhance your students experience with the animation! You will find various worksheets, including those focused on writing, character development, and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) to name a few. We hope you find these resources valuable and utilize them in your teaching.
Between The Pages
Between The Pages is the award-winning video series created by Alane to replicate her popular in-school author talks. The video segments are designed to get your students excited about reading by taking them between the pages of a book, teaching them all the fundamental steps an author undertakes when writing a story. These videos will help students understand the important elements of story and provide insights into how authors write.
Between The Pages Jr.
Between The Pages Jr. is the companion video series created by Alane to replicateher popular author talk and is specially designed for younger students Grades K-2. The video segments are designed to get your students excited about reading by helping young students understand what an author is and how stories are created. The series focuses on the importance of imagination and problem solving in story-telling and includes an animated Read Along of Alane’s picture book The Egg Thief.
Books by Alane Adams
Picture Books by Alane Adams
