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New in Kids Books! This Kids Story Book will captivate younger readers!

Have you ever felt like you don't belong?

An entertaining kids story book that teaches empathy. Recommended for young readers by teachers & therapists!

About Allison Hill Books

Illustrated dogs eating ice cream with hearts around them

About the Author

Allison Hill writes from a place of passion for families, philanthropy, and education. Her debut children’s book, Lolly the Left-Out Lobster, weaves an entertaining tale of kindness and belonging that inspires young readers to embrace diversity, compassion, and the power of community. Through Lolly’s eyes, readers explore the importance of approaching others with an open heart and mind. As Lolly navigates the challenges of feeling left out and finding friendship in an unlikely band of dogs, the story becomes a reminder to us that compassion, empathy, and kindness can truly make the world a better place for everyone. In her professional life, Allison leads social impact initiatives for a private equity firm, including diversity, inclusion, and non-profit relationships. She received her undergrad and MBA from Cornell and has over 25 years of brand marketing experience.

About the author

Eat Laugh Give

During the pandemic lockdown in 2020, she and her daughters started their efforts to help deserving families with basic necessities related to food scarcity and kitchen supplies. The idea was born from Allison’s belief that every family, despite individual circumstances, deserves time together to celebrate, connect, and enjoy each other’s company around a shared meal or family table. Their first initiative was the publication of Feeding Family, Feeding America, a cookbook with a cause, with 100% of the proceeds going directly to Feeding America. To date, the book has raised enough to serve 100,000 (and counting!) meals to those in need. This turned into the non-profit Eat Laugh Give in 2022. Her favorite activities center around her family - cooking, reading, laughing, (& doing nothing!) with her college sweetheart, two daughters, and two dogs.

Proceeds from the kids story book Lolly help fund non-profit initiatives for Eat Laugh Give.

Features about Lolly, Eat Laugh Give, and social Impact

Morning Rush Interview

Facebook Live with Malcolm Mitchell

NPR City Lights Podcast

Guest on Morning Rush Show talking about kids books, young readers, and the kids story book Lolly, lessons for both kids and parents, parenting through the pandemic, and why we created our family cookbook Feeding Family, Feeding America to help others.

NPR City Lights Podcast

Facebook Live with Malcolm Mitchell

NPR City Lights Podcast

Atlanta author Allison Hill debuts first kids book on WABE PBS NPR

"Allison Hill is a social impact executive, mother, and now author of her first children's book, Lolly the Left Out Lobster. She released her debut children’s book on May 13 of this year with illustrator Sandie Sonke. " Listen to learn more about entertaining kids story book for young readers.

Facebook Live with Malcolm Mitchell

Atlanta Journal Constitution - Inspire Impact Stories

Malcolm Mitchell interviews Allison Hill about her new kids book

Malcolm Mitchell - Super Bowl Champion, author, poet, advocate for young readers, and founder of the non-profit, Share the Magic Foundation nterviews Allison about her writing process for her kids story book and more. Malcolm is dedicated to transforming lives through literacy and has ignited a love of reading in thousands of kids globally with his kids books.

Atlanta Journal Constitution - Inspire Impact Stories

AJC Atlanta Journal Constitution story on community service in Atlanta featuring Allison Hill

"At first glance, longtime Atlantan Allison Hill may appear to be just another accomplished executive in marketing and finance.

But her passions transcend balance sheets and board rooms. She’s a mom, storyteller and staunch advocate for a workplace and a world that are more inclusive and compassionate." Read more about her work and her new kids story book.

Atlanta Rough Draft Publication - Take 5 Interview

Atlanta Journal Constitution - Inspire Impact Stories

Atlanta Rough Draft Publication - Take 5 Interview

Rough Draft Take 5 interview with Allison Hill children's author

"Lolly, in my mind, grew into a sweet girl lobster who is perceived as scary due to her hard shell and bright red body. With all the bad rap diversity and inclusion programs receive today, thought this kids story book could be a great message about having an open heart and mind and not judging a book by its cover."

Medium Authority Magazine - Social Impact Authors

Atlanta Journal Constitution - Inspire Impact Stories

Atlanta Rough Draft Publication - Take 5 Interview

Authority Magazine interview with author Allison Hill about social impact and her new children's book

"Rejection Is Also About Dodging a Bullet. I once interviewed for a role where the interviewer asked a question. When I didn’t give the exact ‘soldier’ answer he was looking for, he sighed heavily and said, “I’ll give you one more try to answer this question… with your MBA hat on, please.” What a pompous response. I held in my laughter..."

Business Journals - Biz Women - In Her Own Words

Business Journals essay from Allison Hill, social impact executive and children's author

“Believe you can and you’re half way there,” said Theodore Roosevelt, whose life of adventure and ambition had many different chapters. Allison Hill hasn’t run for President (yet) but her career is glorious, disparate and filled with surprises, even to her." Learn more about her motivation to write for young readers with her kids story book, Lolly.

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Reviews

"As a preschool teacher I feel this story is the perfect way to introduce empathy by showing how Lolly was initially not accepted or helped until she eventually finds a loving crew of pups who see past Lolly's unusual features."

"What truly sets this book apart is its focus on empathy. Through adorable animal characters, children learn to see things from another's perspective. The book doesn't just explain emotions; it shows children ways to be empathetic."

"The illustrations just glow. It is a sweet and accessible story that anyone can embrace. Finally, it lends itself really well to "read-aloud" funny voices (which sometimes matters the most: ))"

"Lolly the Left Out Lobster is a bright, cheerful take on being an outsider. We've all experienced such a moment when we didn't fit in. This book is a needed addition to the bookshelves of families, schools, and churches. It teaches kindness from a young age. It teaches kids not to give up and reminds parents to emphasize and model kindness."

" This charming book takes young readers on a delightful journey through the world of emotions. With bright, colorful illustrations and a simple, rhyming text, the story explores the feelings we all experience – happiness, sadness, loneliness, and more. "

" We've all felt left like Lolly at one time or another. All it takes is one kind friend (or several) to step in and make all the difference. I love reading this enchanting book to my granddaughter and hope she'll know exactly what to do when she sees someone in Lolly's position. And who doesn't love a story where the dogs save the day??? "

" Prepare to be swept away on a heartwarming adventure with 'Lolly the Left Out Lobster'! I so enjoyed this delightful tale of Lolly’s journey which teaches us about kindness, compassion, and the power of friendship. "

" Lolly the Left Out Lobster is a great story for kids to learn about kindness, perseverance and friendship. I bought this book for my son and it was so cute. "

" There are so many fantastic lessons in this rhyming and huggable book! We loved it! "

" This story hold such an amazing message that was beautifully executed by the author. "

introducing

New in Kids Books! This Kids Story Book will captivate younger readers!