
P R E S S R E L E A S E
Willow Wren

#1 Amazon 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, Lands' End, Saks Fifth Avenue, Levi's, Aeropostale, and worldwide campaigns for Adidas, Monnalisa, Vogue Bambini & 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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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 4-time copyright owner.
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Through her company, WH Publishing, LLC., Willow's not only donated more than 30 books to libraries & educators, but has also gifted signed copies of The Healing & The Dauntless Chronicles to children's hospitals around the US.
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Willow wrote the manuscript for The Dauntless Chronicles with a 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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A member of the National Association for Gifted Children, Willow earned the President’s Award for Educational Achievement in middle school for outstanding grades, intellectual development in accelerated math & science, achievement in music and commitment to her academics while balancing the demands & rigors of a professional NYC career.
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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.
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.
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 addition to her love of music, writing, reading, art & animals, Willow enjoys anything to do with marine life -
at age 9, 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.
Previously, on the school's track team, she was often 1st in hurdles & 100 meter, however, currently, Willow is on medical leave for sports. 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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