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Alison Lester (Alison Jean Lester) was born on 17 November, 1952 in Foster, Victoria, Australia, is an Australian writer and illustrator. Discover Alison Lester's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 71 years old?
| Popular As |
Alison Jean Lester |
| Occupation |
Writer |
| Age |
71 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
| Born |
17 November, 1952 |
| Birthday |
17 November |
| Birthplace |
Foster, Victoria, Australia |
| Nationality |
Australia
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Alison Lester Height, Weight & Measurements
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Dating & Relationship status
She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.
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Alison Lester Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Alison Lester worth at the age of 71 years old? Alison Lester’s income source is mostly from being a successful Writer. She is from Australia. We have estimated Alison Lester's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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| Source of Income |
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Timeline
Alison Jean Lester (born 17 November 1952) is an Australian author and illustrator who has published over 25 children's picture books and two young adult novels; The Quickstand Pony and The Snow Pony.
1979, began illustrating children's books
1985, wrote first book, Clive Eats Alligators
1985–2004, writing and illustrating.
Her first book was published in 1986.
Lester lives and works in South Gippsland, Victoria.
She has a gallery and bookshop in Fish Creek.
She visits primary schools as a guest speaker.
Her picture books mix imaginary worlds with everyday life, encouraging children to believe in themselves and celebrate the differences that make themselves special.
1993, guest speaker at IBBY conference, Manila
1996, received Writers Project Grant from the Australia Council to research the Spanish Riding school in Vienna
1999, writer in residence at Tanglin Trust School, Singapore
2001, guest speaker at Story Lines Festival, Auckland
2002, visiting author at the Bologna Book Fair, Italy, sponsored by the Australia Council
2004, guest speaker, [Simmons College], Boston, United States
2004, visiting author to Seoul, [Korea] for Children's Book Week
2004, visiting author, schools in [Tokyo]
In 2005 Lester won the Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Picture Book of the Year for her children's book, Are We There Yet?: A Journey around Australia.
Her books have been published worldwide.
Alison Lester was born in Foster, Victoria, Australia.
She grew up on a farm overlooking the sea.
She was educated at St Margaret's School in Berwick, Victoria, where she stayed as a boarder.
She achieved a higher diploma in teaching at The Melbourne Teacher's College, where she trained as a secondary arts and crafts teacher.
Lester taught for a while before starting a family and writing.
She was also an illustrator for 5 years.
2005, traveled to Antarctica as an Australian Antarctic Arts Fellow for the Kids Antarctic Art project.
2005, workshops and exhibition of Are We There Yet? in Japan as part of the Asialink literature touring program with the Aichi expo
2005, photographer on tourist ship to Ross Sea region of Antarctica
2006, Are We There Yet? illustrations exhibited in Taipei
2006, first painting for the Kid's Antarctic Art project exhibited at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
2007, visual artist on two voyages to Peninsula region of Antarctica.
2007, Kid's Antarctic Art exhibition opens at Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
2007, photographer and writer on voyage around Spitsbergen in the Arctic.
2008, Kids Antarctic Art exhibited at Melbournestyle, South Melbourne, featuring selected works as larger canvasses.
Lester has written a series of picture books about seven children and their favourite things.
This series of books is very popular among young children. The books have been published in many different languages.
The titles are: When Frank Was Four, Tessa Snaps Snakes, Rosie Sips Spiders, Clive Eats Aligators, Ernie Dances To The Didgeridoo and Celeste Sails to Spain.
Some of her other well known books include; Imagine, The Journey Home, "Kissed by the Moon", Noni the Pony, and Magic Beach.
Both The Quicksand Pony and The Snow Pony became best-sellers in Australia..
