## Dana Alicia News and Updates
### Social Media Details
- Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/dana_alicia/](https://www.instagram.com/dana_alicia/)
- Twitter: [https://twitter.com/dana_alicia](https://twitter.com/dana_alicia)
### Recent Projects
- **Author and Illustrator:** Dana is the author and illustrator of the children's book series "The Adventures of Little Red."
- **Founder of Little Red's World:** Dana founded the nonprofit organization Little Red's World, which provides educational resources and support to children in underserved communities.
- **Art Exhibitions:** Dana has exhibited her artwork in galleries and museums around the world, including the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.
### Other Information
**Full Name:** Dana Marie Alicia
**Date of Birth:** February 12, 1969
**Place of Birth:** Brattleboro, Vermont, USA
**Education:**
- Bachelor of Fine Arts from Rhode Island School of Design
- Master of Arts in Teaching from New York University
**Awards and Recognition:**
- Coretta Scott King Author Honor Award (2016)
- NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work - Children (2017)
- American Library Association Notable Children's Book Award (2017)
**Activism and Advocacy:**
- Dana is a passionate advocate for literacy, diversity, and social justice.
- She has worked with organizations such as the National Education Association, the United Way, and the Boys and Girls Clubs of America.
**Personal Life:**
- Dana is married to award-winning author and illustrator Shane Evans.
- They live in Brooklyn, New York, with their two children.
**Additional Resources:**
- Official website: [https://danaalicia.com/](https://danaalicia.com/)
- TEDx Talk: "Why Children's Books Matter" [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9cRH_4f-lc](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9cRH_4f-lc)
- Interview with NPR: [https://www.npr.org/2016/08/21/486593949/dana-alicia-on-how-books-can-help-children-embrace-their-own-skin](https://www.npr.org/2016/08/21/486593949/dana-alicia-on-how-books-can-help-children-embrace-their-own-skin)