Bio

Age 10, California

Favorite Subject: Math, writing, science

Favorite Book: The Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling

Favorite Music: Jazz and classical

Extracurricular Activities: Soccer, chess, public speaking, clarinet, piano

Hobbies: Soccer, singing, chess, piano, reading, drawing

Allison hopes to become a journalist or doctor one day. In her spare time, she likes to read.

As a Kid Reporter, she hopes to gain social skills by interviewing people and to become a more experienced writer.

"I think this is an exciting opportunity for me as a messenger between candidates and readers. I will report facts collected from my interviews fairly, timely, and accurately to Scholastic readers," she says.

Allison is in the fifth grade in Saratoga, California. She has one brother.