About me Hi! I’m Alison. I’m a graphic designer and aspiring children’s writer, living in the coastal city of Newcastle, Australia. I love to draw, write picture book stories and songs. Prior to relocating to Newcastle, I worked in Victoria in the Design Studio of a world-leading youth mental health organisation.  A project highlight over the years, was designing and illustrating an innovative resource in the style of a graphic novel, on a young person’s experience living with a mental illness. It was the first time I realised that I could be part of telling important stories. Storytime has always been an important part of my children’s day, and our family life. I love finding new books to read to them at bedtime, and sharing stories I’ve written myself. I like to write encouraging stories with positive messages that challenge stereotypes and celebrate difference. And when I say ‘books with positive messages’ I don’t mean the heavy-handed, lecturing kind that scream I HAVE A MORAL! I love picture books that make you laugh out loud, books that inspire, encourage, celebrate diversity and help you see things differently. When a book can do all this, and be bursting with ‘heart’, it’s a keeper! You can follow my Little Books … Continue reading About