Alison Lester

Quick Facts

Full Name	Alison Lester
Occupation	Children's Author
Date Of Birth	Nov 17, 1952(1952-11-17)
Age	72
Birthplace	Foster City
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Scorpio

Alison Lester Biography

Alison Lester is one of the most popular and richest Children's Author who was born on November 17, 1952 in Foster City, California, United States. This Australian author and artist is well-known for her picture books for children as well as her fiction works for young people. She was awarded the Children’s Book Council of Australia Award for Are We There Yet? : A Journey around Australia.

Both she and her Australian counterpart, Fox, had successful careers in children’s books.

1985–2004, writing and illustrating. Exhibitions at

Lester’s books have received many honours. Her picture book, Clive Eats Alligators was commended in the Australian Picture Book of the Year Awards 1986, Ernie Dances to the Didgeridoo was short-listed in 2000 for the same award and her experience-based picture book, The Journey Home, was honoured by the judges in 1990. Her novel, The Quicksand Pony, was named a CBCA Notable Book in 1997. [2]

She was born on a Victoria, Australia, seaside farm and grew up riding horses, reading books, and listening to music.

Alison Lester Net Worth

Alison Lester is one of the richest Children's Author from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Alison Lester 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

After graduating from a boarding school in Victoria (Australia), she enrolled at The Victorian Teachers’ College. In the late 1970s she began her career in illustration. Her first children’s book, Clive Eats Alligators was published in 1985.

Popular and critically-acclaimed titles for young adults and children include Ernie Dances To The Didgeridoo and The Journey Home.

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 novels; The Quickstand Pony and The Snow Pony. 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.

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2002, visiting author at the Bologna Book Fair, Italy, sponsored by the Australia Council

Facts & Trivia

Alison Ranked on the list of most popular Children's Author. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Alison Lester celebrates birthday on November 17 of every year.

2004, guest speaker, [Simmons College], Boston, United States

Who is Alison Lester?

Alison Lester is one of Australia’s most beloved and bestselling authors and illustrators of children’s books. Her stories mix imaginary worlds with everyday life, encouraging children to believe in themselves and celebrate the differences that make them special.

How old is Alison Lester?

69 years (November 17, 1952)

Where is Alison Lester from?

Foster, Australia

What was Alison Lesters first book?

1985 – Wrote first book, Clive Eats Alligators.

Are We There Yet the book?

Join Grace and her family on their adventurous and sometimes funny expedition. A warm, heartfelt story based on an actual journey undertaken by the much- loved, award-winning author and illustrator, Alison Lester. Winner – Picture Book of the Year 2005 CBC AWARDS.