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#1 International bestselling author, model, actress, musician and artist, Willow was signed by the FORD agency at age 6 and has modeled over 400 products for more than 70 companies such as American Girl, Brooks Brothers, Levi's, Lands' End, Saks Fifth Avenue, Aeropostale, and worldwide campaigns for Adidas, Monnalisa, Vogue Bambini and Benetton, to name a few.

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She's appeared on the TV shows The Americans, The Blacklist, Mysteries of Laura, national commercials

for Crayola and the WWE, filmed for The Goldfinch and Infinity Tree and was proud to have been selected to represent the American Girl Doll, Samantha Parkington, currently gracing 5 book 

covers including the mystery series.​

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Willow has been interviewed on CBS Channel 3, NBC Channel 30, ABC Channel 8,

FOX Channel 43, News 12 CT & NY, WGCH, Rogue Media's Central Texas Living and

TVS Entertainment Network. Infinity Tree for FX Networks was a contender at the

Cannes short film festival in France.

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A member of the National Association for Gifted Children, Willow completed middle school

with 96 As including 25 A+s and earned the President’s Award for Educational Achievement

for outstanding grades, intellectual development in accelerated math & science, achievement

in music & commitment to her academics while balancing the demands & rigors of a

professional NYC career. 

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In 2021 at age 15, Willow was accepted into Syracuse University for dual enrollment while in high school.

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Willow has received two teacher-nominated awards & a teacher-selected honor. In 2021, she received the Science Department Student of the Marking Period recognition from Greenwich High School, and the other nomination was the Student of the Month Award of Recognition in 2018 where her Assistant Principal cited her consistency in helping fellow students and her amazing ability to balance a successful school life & flourishing career while nurturing endearing friendships. When she was 12, Willow had the honor of being teacher-selected to conduct the Greenwich Symphony Orchestra.

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She earned a Certificate of Achievement in 2018 for completing an extra 15,500 math questions, and also received the National Novel Writing Month Certificate, achieving over 20,000 words in 30 days. ​Willow tested on an 11th grade level in 6th grade on the STAR standardized test for reading and comprehension.

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​In 2020, Willow registered the trademark, Writer’s INC., with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, after purchasing WH Publishing, LLC., when she was 14. Willow is also a 3-time copyright owner.

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Through her company, WH Publishing, LLC., Willow's not only donated more than 30 books to libraries  and educators, but has also gifted signed copies of The Healing and The Dauntless Chronicles to      children's hospitals in every US state. 

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Willow wrote the manuscript for The Dauntless Chronicles with her friend, Anthony Olmo, when they were both 14. They illustrated the book when they were 15 along with other teens from around the world and two adult artists. The Dauntless Chronicles became the #1 Bestseller & #1 Hot New Release on Amazon in 3 categories in 2020 and the #1 International Bestseller in 2 categories in 2021 continuing to delight readers of all ages! Click here to learn more: TDC.

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Willow is currently writing her 3rd book, The Renascence, while simultaneously writing the sequel to TDC. She uses some of her characters to be a voice to empower those who feel unheard.

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At age 11, she earned her 1st Literary Award in the 38th annual event of the literary competition open to writers worldwide for a piece of fiction for her 1st novella and at age 12, she earned her 2nd Literary Award.

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​Willow published her 1st book, The Healing, at age 8, based on a true story to inspire other children to always be kind to animals and never give up on a dream. Invited by Barnes & Noble to sit on a panel of doctors & healers for a Health: Mind, Spirit & Body presentation, Willow spoke professionally about her non-fiction followed by multi-day book signings, and bookings for Author’s Visits.

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She received not only the Governor’s Certificate of Recognition, but also a personal letter from Connecticut Commissioner of Education, Stefan Pryor, for reading 2,158 pages & 2,146 pages in consecutive summers for the Governor’s Challenge when she was 5 & 6 years old. At 7 & 8, Willow wrote 2 national book reviews for the We Do Listen Foundation which publishes stories about confidence, sportsmanship, bullying and self-esteem.

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​Willow has been a guest on the “Let’s Talk!” radio show multiple times since she was 5 years old.

By age 10, she asked to co-host the show, interviewing 2 guests on the program with poise and ease.

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​​Being teacher-selected to guest conduct the Greenwich Symphony Orchestra was a highlight as music is a big part of her life. Willow is a songwriter and plays piano, violin, Seagull Merlin, kamancheh, harp, kalimba, guitar, cello, and recorder. Click here: REELS to view a quick video of her playing 8 instruments and singing 10 songs including one she composed & recorded. 

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In 2018, Willow’s school orchestra competed against more than a half dozen schools at Central Connecticut State University taking 1st place that year. In 2019, she returned to compete at Central Connecticut State University with her school’s choral ensemble earning the rank of Excellent from the judges.

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In addition to her love of music, writing, reading, art & animals, Willow enjoys horseback riding, tennis, track, ice skating, swimming, snorkeling and anything to do with marine life - she was Dolphin Trainer

for a Day in Bermuda feeding, gating, measuring, swimming & training 9 dolphins all day including two

3-month-old baby dolphins.

 

On the school's track team, she is often 1st in hurdles & 100 meter. At age 9, Willow flew her 1st plane and by 12, she was certified in CPR. She also taught herself to read and write Old Norse.

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​Her big brother is in the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division and was the inspiration for the Command Sergeant Major in TDC. Willow lives in Connecticut with her mom, dad, and 3 cats. She has several exciting projects planned for 2023.  

 

Willow has worked for:

American Girl

Benetton

Vogue Bambini

Brooks Brothers

Eddie Bauer

Saks Fifth Avenue

Adidas

Lands' End

The Children’s Place

Aeropostale

Alex Toys

Under Armour

Macy’s

Converse Kids

Target

Levi’s

Dillard’s

Jessica Simpson

Kohl’s

Century 21

Diesel

Party City

Christmas Tree Shops

Disney’s Family Fun

Joe Fresh

NYC Fashion Week

Simplicity Patterns

Tom & Drew

Rubies

Amour Bows

Five Below

The New York Times

Style magazine – Milan, Italy edition

Agatha Ruiz de la Prada

Little Miss Matched

Eddie & Stine

Hogan’s Italian Shoes

La Petite magazine

Spirit Shops

Walmart

Nike

Horizon Group

Stella M'Lia

Barnes & Noble

Raphael Buchler

Olive and Olivia/LIV-B

Success Apparel

Hudson’s Bay

Stage Stores

Ava Rose Fashions

Jade Albert

Robert Beczarski

Stefano Azario

Seasonal Vision

Monnalisa Spa Kids

NY&LON

Belk Department Store

Jakioo

Hue Leggings

Burlington Stores

Zaikamoya

Elle.Oh.Elle

Nature Valley

Family Circle Magazine

Lego Education

FILM - The Goldfinch

FILM - Zara

TV - Crayola

TV - WWE

TV - The Americans

TV - Mysteries of Laura

TV - The Blacklist

TV - Infinity Tree

TV - FX Networks

Appeared on:

TV - CBS, WFSB-TV, Channel 3

TV - NBC, WVIT-TV, Channel 30

TV - ABC, WTNH, Channel 8

TV - FOX, WYZZ-TV, Channel 43

TV - TVS Entertainment Network

TV - News12, Bronx, New York, Channel 12

TV - News12, Connecticut, Channel 12

TV - News12, Hudson Valley, Channel 12

ABC News Live

Kyodo News - Tokyo, Japan

CNET - technology news media

Engadget - technology  network

Rogue Media's Central Texas Living podcast

Radio - WGCH 1490am, "Center Stage" show

Radio - WGCH 1490am, "Let's Talk!" show

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