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 author who writes for kids and adults. She is also known by her writing name, A. L. Tait.
Allison writes exciting children’s literature and non-fiction books. She also writes for many different magazines, newspapers, and websites. She is most famous for her adventure series for young readers, The Mapmaker Chronicles.
For over 20 years, Allison's writing has appeared in various places. Her articles cover many topics. These include money, homes, parenting, and how society changes. Today, she co-hosts a podcast called Your Kid's Next Read with Megan Daley. This podcast helps people find great books for kids. She also used to co-host another podcast, So You Want To Be A Writer.
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About Allison Tait
Allison Tait grew up with two sisters and a brother. She now lives in a small country town. This town is in Shoalhaven, on the south coast of New South Wales (NSW).
Allison's son is Joe Visser, who is a singer-songwriter. Allison often talks about her Border Collie dog, Scout. She even calls Scout her 'procrastipup'!
Allison's Career
Besides writing books, Allison Tait also teaches online. She helps people learn how to write better. She also gives talks and workshops. These events are for both adults and children. She shares tips on writing, blogging, and using social media. She also talks about balancing work and life.
In the past, Allison worked for popular magazines. These included Cleo (magazine), House & Garden, and Vogue (magazine) in Australia.
The Mapmaker Chronicles
The Mapmaker Chronicles is a popular book series by Allison Tait. It has three exciting books.
Book 1: Race to the End of the World
The first book in the series is called Race to the End of the World. It was very popular and won many nominations.
- It was shortlisted for the Readings Children’s Book Prize in 2015.
- It was also nominated for the YABBA Awards in 2016.
- It made the shortlist for the KOALA Awards in 2016.
- The book was also nominated for the KROC Awards in 2016.
- It was shortlisted for the WAYRBA Awards in 2017.
- The Children's Book Council of Australia named it a notable book in 2015.
Book 2: Prisoner of the Black Hawk
The second book in the series is Prisoner of the Black Hawk. This book was also recognized for its quality.
- It was shortlisted for the Aurealis Award in 2015. This award celebrates science fiction and fantasy.
In 2015, there was also talk of turning The Mapmaker Chronicles into a film!
