Alaya’s World is a book that tells the story of a young girl during the Covid-19 Pandemic, starting in America during the year 2020. The story takes the reader into Alaya’s world. It gives an account of a young learner and her experiences during the global pandemic crisis. The book provides the journey of her life and sheds light on moments spent at home with family. Alaya highlights her frustrations and the alternative lifestyle from in-class schooling. The reader experiences and connects to her daily practices as an online learner. She expresses exhilaration and times of challenges. The books help children connect with other children in relating to the traumatic times of a worldwide pandemic. It is a story revealing experiences that will last a lifetime in the lives of children. The encounters will be etched in our history forever.

