Alena Pitts is a young actress and model from Dallas, Texas. As the oldest of four girls, Alena first cut her teeth in acting through making home videos and dramas with her sisters, using their entire home as their recording studio. She has a natural love for all things creative which falls right in line with her gifts and talents. The Kendrick Brothers' War Room marks Alena's professional acting debut. With only school theater on her young resume, Alena jumped at a chance to audition for the role of Danielle Jordan. In addition to school and acting, Alena models and is a frequent contributor for the magazine For Girls Like You. Wynter Pitts is the founder of For Girls Like You Magazine and the author of For Girls Like You: A Devotional for Tweens and You're God's Girl. The mother of four girls, Wynter's mission is to empower and equip girls to walk boldly into becoming who God has created them to be and to provide parents with the resources and support needed to raise strong Christ followers. In addition to publishing the quarterly magazine, Wynter is a frequent blogger, a contributor for LifeWay's ParentLife Magazine, and a public speaker. She is also the niece of Dr. Tony Evans. Wynter, her husband Jonathan, and four daughters (ages 6-11), reside in Dallas, Texas.
'Alena Pitts is an absolute treasure! She and her parents have a
heart for ministry and for advancing God's kingdom. One of the best
decisions we made in casting for the movie War Room was in choosing
Alena to be Danielle. She not only brought an outstanding
performance to the film, but she and her family were a joy to work
with. We can look forward to great things from this little world
changer.' --Stephen Kendrick
*Stephen Kendrick*
'Tween girls LOVE fiction, but it doesn't always teach them the
best values. That's why I'm so excited about Wynter Evans Pitts
writing with her daughter Alena. This is a book series that will
entertain your daughter's love of reading, but also introduce godly
living. Enjoy!' --Dannah Gresh
*Dannah Gresh*
Every little girl dreams and Alena Pitts has written a delightful
book series that will help any girl do just that. Taking a cue from
her own life as a young actress, Alena weaves a story that will
take her reader on a fun adventure while simultaneously encouraging
her to both dream and keep first things first. The concepts of
faith, family, and following your dreams are all laced together
into a tale that is sure to keep any girl turning the pages while
she also learns life lessons and is reminded of God's love.
--Chrystal Evans Hurst Co-author of Kingdom Woman
*Chrystal Evans Hurst Co-author of Kingdom Woman*
The power of prayer and the importance of trusting in God dominate
this novel, first in the Lena in the Spotlight series, inspired by
the life of the 12-year-old author, Alena Pitts, writing with her
mother. Narrator Lena Daniels, an 11-year-old African-American
girl, submits a video audition that lands her a leading role in a
movie about a family learning to trust God; the film also stars
Lena’s favorite singer, Mallory Winston. Before heading to Los
Angeles with her parents and sisters to shoot the movie, Lena
begins to have doubts about leaving her friends behind and stepping
into the spotlight. At this and other junctures, her father offers
comfort and advice through a combination of prayer and scripture.
Lena often reaches out to God, too (“Help me to remember that
people all over the world will see this movie and will learn about
you... so it’s not really about me”), and her journal entries
reveal her growing self-confidence. Although the story can be
repetitive and Lena’s emotions run high, readers may well find
inspiration in its focus on family, friends, and faith. Ages 8–12.
(Apr.)
*Publishers Weekly*
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