Aailyah is an eleven year old author and student. In addition to a love of reading and writing, she has a passion for Karate, Dance, Cooking, and animals. Her writing career began at a Leadership class held at her Karate Dojo. Sensei asked the children what they wanted to be when they grow up. When Aaliyah responded, an author, Sensei said "Why wait until you grow up?". With the support of her Sensei, family, and dojo, Aaliyah has written the 2nd book in her series "The Silent Ninja"