Alison Lester

Alison Lester

BornAlison Jean Lester
(1952-11-17) 17 November 1952
Foster, Victoria, Australia
OccupationWriter, illustrator
NationalityAustralian
SubjectChildren's picture books
Notable awardsDromkeen Medal 2016

Alison Jean Lester AM (born 17 November 1952) is an Australian author and illustrator who has published over 25 children's picture books and two young adult novelsThe Quickstand Pony and The Snow Pony. In 2005 Lester won the Children's Book of the Year Award: Picture Book for her children's book, Are We There Yet?: A Journey Around Australia. Her books have been published worldwide.