Allison Tait facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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| Born | Allison Tait |
| Pen name | A L Tait |
| Occupation | Freelance writer, author |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Notable works | The Mapmaker Chronicles |
Allison Tait is an Australian writer who creates books for children. She also writes under the name A. L. Tait. Allison is famous for her exciting middle-grade book series called The Mapmaker Chronicles. Her stories and articles have appeared in many magazines, newspapers, and online over the past 20 years. She also co-hosts a podcast called Your Kid's Next Read with Megan Daley. Before that, she co-hosted So You Want To Be A Writer with Valerie Khoo.
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About Allison Tait
Allison Tait grew up with two sisters and a brother. Today, she lives in a small country town in Shoalhaven, which is on the south coast of New South Wales, Australia. Allison's son, Joe Visser, is a talented singer-songwriter. She often talks about her Border Collie dog, Scout, who she playfully calls her 'procrastipup'.
Allison's Writing Career
Besides writing her own books, Allison Tait also teaches online writing courses. She often gives talks and workshops to both kids and adults. These events cover topics like how to write, how to blog, using social media, and balancing work and life. In the past, Allison worked for well-known magazines such as Cleo, House & Garden, and Vogue (Australia).
The Mapmaker Chronicles Series
The Mapmaker Chronicles is a popular book series written by Allison Tait. It includes three exciting books.
Book 1: Race to the End of the World
The first book in the series, Race to the End of the World, was very successful. It was nominated for several awards, including:
- Readings Children’s Book Prize in 2015
- YABBA Awards in 2016
- KOALA Awards in 2016
- KROC Awards in 2016
- WAYRBA Awards in 2017
It was also recognized as a notable book by the Children's Book Council of Australia in 2015.
Book 2: Prisoner of the Black Hawk
The second book, Prisoner of the Black Hawk, was also highly praised. It was nominated for the 2015 Aurealis Award.
Film Adaptation
In 2015, there were plans to turn The Mapmaker Chronicles into a film. This shows how popular and exciting the series is!
