Expert: Kitty Kavey - 10/16/2006

Question
Hi,I have a 4 year daughter who loves to model and do like runway modeling.I put her in pageants and she does very well,but she likes to go stage and do her lil turns she does more of a model walk that she makes up all by herself.she loves to be infront of the camera and try on different outfits,do you know how i can get her started into modeling?also do you know if there is kid runway modeling?thank you so much ,malinda valenzuela  

Answer
There is modeling for children, although it tends to be more print work than live modeling/runway.  You should try one of the children's modeling agencies, or a regular commercial print agency that has a children's division.  You can use one of the modeling agency directories (available in your local library, bookstores or online) to locate the agencies closest to you.  You can also pick up one of the books written specifically about child modeling, as most of them also contain a modeling agency directory as well as other resources.  A couple titles you can look for are:
Kid Stars: The Ultimate Guide to Getting Your Kid Into Acting and Modeling, by Kate Burke
and
Acting Up! How to get your kidz in the biz! by Lucia Forte
Good luck to both you and your daughter.
~Kitty