Allison Paterson Allison Paterson i(A83634 works by) (a.k.a. Allison Marlow Patterson)
Born: Established: Pyramid Hill, Wedderburn - Boort - Pyramid Hill area, North West Victoria, Victoria, ;
Gender: Female
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1 Mirrors, Doors and Windows Allison Paterson (interviewer), 2024 single work interview
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , May vol. 39 no. 2 2024; (p. 18-19) 'The ancient landscapes and vast, remote reaches of the Kimberley are the inspirational setting against which one of Australia's most successful literary partnerships has been created and nurtured. When two educators with a passion for children's literacy, a sense of adventure and a mutual enjoyment of 'having a good yarn' first met, neither had any inkling that their relationship would lead to a life-changing decision to simply write a story for the children of the outback. With no expectation of publication from the authors, that story became a multiple award-winning novel for young people across Australia. Its success ultimately led to a whirlwind of writing and publishing contracts including picture books and titles for young, middle and YA readers. With such a stunning swag of accomplishments within a few short years, I set out to discover how this writing partnership and remarkable chain of literary achievements came to be.' (Introduction) 
 
1 The Children's Book Council of Australia : Stories Connect Us Allison Paterson (interviewer), 2024 single work interview
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , March vol. 39 no. 1 2024; (p. 8-11) 'The very first Book Week was celebrated in Australia in November, 1945—a significant year in world history and a moment in time that also marked the setting of the foundations for our nation's peak children's literature body, the Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA). While the CBCA's purpose to enrich the lives of young people through Australian stories remains constant, the organisation and its activities have evolved, reflecting changes in society and the literary landscape of our nation.' (Introduction) 
 
1 Pamela and Allison Rushby : Tripping Over a Ripping Yarn Allison Paterson , 2023 single work column
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , November vol. 38 no. 5 2023; (p. 12-14) 'Ripping yarns have always been a part of life for Pamela Rushby...reading, discovering, imagining and writing tales of adventure, history and beyond seem, quite simply, to be a way of life. Authoring over two hundred books throughout a stellar writing career is and extraordinary accomplishment - not that Pamela would ever concede to the use of 'extraordinary. Yet Pamela possesses an enviable skill to weave magic with words, create engaging plots, imagine characters and to master-fully place them in historical events and periods of time. Remarkably, and to the benefit of Australian children's literature, this talent is one that Pamela has passed on and nurtured in her own daughter, Allison. In this article, I explore and discover the genesis and development of the writing careers of multi-award-winning mother-daughter duo. Pamela and Allison Rushby.' (Introduction) 
1 Katrina Germein Endless Possibilities in a World Full of Stories Allison Paterson , 2023 single work column
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , September vol. 38 no. 4 2023; (p. 12-14) 'Immersed in a world of children's books. song and poetry. author Katrina Germein considers her childhood of stories to have been one of cherished fortune, one in which the seed of her love of picture books was finely planted. That seed grew with a further stroke of good fortune when Katnna's life was touched by the magic of Mem Fox, her inspirational Language Arts lecturer. Katrina's enduring love of picture books was again nourished when her teaching qualifications steered the graduate into the realm of early childhood education and the daily reading of books. All good fortunes considered, I'm not surprised that the picture books swimming around in Katrina's head chose her, as she says. With a be of beautiful, engaging, amusing, short-listed and award-winning picture books to her name, Katrina has entertained countless children, their families and librarians for over two decades, continually launching her 'joyful books' into the world of children's literature.' (Introduction) 
1 The Imagining of Life on Mars with H.M. Waugh Allison Paterson , 2023 single work column
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , July vol. 38 no. 3 2023; (p. 4-6) 'Try to imagine a world without daydreams and wonder, a world devoid of imagination, a world without innovation, invention and creation...I am sure you will agree the task is quite unimaginable! After all, imagination is the superpower of artists, writers, scientists, designer and so on - it is the human capacity at the core of creativity.' (Introduction) 
1 Richard Tulloch : The Power of a Good Story Allison Paterson , 2023 single work column
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , March vol. 38 no. 1 2023; (p. 20-22)
1 Reece Carter : A Girl Called Corpse Allison Paterson (interviewer), 2022 single work interview
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , November vol. 37 no. 5 2022; (p. 24)
1 The Crafting of Wanderer with Victor Keleher Allison Paterson , 2022 single work column
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , September vol. 37 no. 4 2022; (p. 18) 'The stories of author Victor Kelleher are always met with anticipation and it was with delight I learned that Victor, after some fifteen years, was returning to the writing of the novel for upper middle-grade readers. Wanderer was inspired by the wilds of the Tasmanian coast and the brilliant and engaging outcome of meticulous crafting and richly-imagined world-building' (Introduction)
1 Aleesah Darlison : A Stellar Career - From Planet Earth to Outer Space! Allison Paterson , 2022 single work column
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , September vol. 37 no. 4 2022; (p. 4-6)

'Where did 12 years go? Surely it's not that long since I first met Pipp the Puggle and his prickly problem in Aleesah Darlison's very first children's picture book Puggle's Problem. I recall Pipp's story to a class for the first time and championing the puggle's need for patience. Soon after, there was Warambi, the story of the destruction of a bent-wing bat colony and the plight of a displaced bat. Bearly There was in between and then an explosion of books to come that cemented the award-winning and internationally published Aleesah Darlison into the fabric of children's literature in Australia.' (Introduction)
1 Andrew Kelly, Sue Lawson and Dean A. Jones Discuss Their New Book, Peregrines in the City, with Alison Paterson Allison Paterson (interviewer), 2022 single work interview
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , July vol. 37 no. 3 2022; (p. 24)
1 Gregg Dreise - The Shaping of a Legacy Allison Paterson (interviewer), 2022 single work interview
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , July vol. 37 no. 3 2022; (p. 20-21)
1 Nat Amoore : The Beginning, the End and Finding the Power Between Allison Paterson , 2022 single work review
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , May vol. 37 no. 2 2022; (p. 12-14)
1 One the Edge of Thirteen and Looking Forward Allison Paterson (interviewer), 2022 single work interview
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , March vol. 37 no. 1 2022; (p. 18-20)
1 y separately published work icon Cameron Baird, VC, MG : Dedicated, Courageous and Born to Lead Allison Paterson , Allison Paterson (illustrator), Newport : Big Sky Publishing , 2022 23972984 2022 single work information book children's

'For over a century, Australians have served their country in war and peacekeeping missions across the world. On Anzac Day and Remembrance Day, we continue to gather and remember those who fought for our country in the past, and those who keep us safe today. 

'In recent times, 41 Australian Defence Force personnel lost their lives whilst on duty in the conflict in Afghanistan. Cameron Baird, VC, MG is one such Australian who died in the service of his country. 

'Cameron was born to lead, inspiring others and gaining the respect of his peers. A dedicated soldier, Cameron’s leadership and courageous actions resulted in the award of the Medal of Gallantry in 2007-2008. In 2013, while on active service in Afghanistan, Cameron lost his life while attempting to rescue a wounded mate. His act of supreme sacrifice, valour and devotion to duty was recognised with the awarding of Australia’s highest battlefield honour – the Victoria Cross. 

'This is a story of Australian service in East Timor, Iraq and Afghanistan. It is a story of mateship, dedication, leadership and sacrifice, and one we should never forget.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Customs and Traditions of the Australian Defence Force Allison Paterson , Allison Paterson (illustrator), Newport : Big Sky Publishing , 2021 23972820 2021 single work information book children's

'At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them.

'A colourful and engaging book for young readers showing the history and origins of some of the Australian Defence Force's customs and traditions. Australia Remembers truly stands out like one of the tallest poppies in its field. (Romi Sharp, Just Kids Lit).'  (Publication summary)
1 Cover Book Review : Somebody's Land by Adam Goodes, Ellie Laing and David Hardy Allison Paterson , 2021 single work review
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , November vol. 36 no. 5 2021; (p. 14)
— Review of Somebody's Land : Welcome to Our Country Adam Goodes , Ellie Laing , 2021 single work picture book 'The story of 'Somebody's Land' begins before the arrival of white people.' (Introduction)
1 When Being Josh is Enough Allison Paterson , 2021 single work interview
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , November vol. 36 no. 5 2021; (p. 6-9) 'The health and wellbeing of our children is an issue which concerns us all.' (Introduction)
1 Brothers, Books, Birds, and Being a Librarian : An Interview with Peter Carnavas Allison Paterson , 2021 single work review
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , September vol. 36 no. 4 2021; (p. 10-12) 'It was 2012 and I was some ten years into my career as a teacher-librarian when I first met Peter Carnavas. His delightful picture books were by then firmly implanted in my library program.' (Introduction)
1 Shirley Marr : A Glasshouse of Stars Allison Paterson , 2021 single work interview
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , July vol. 36 no. 3 2021; (p. 26) 'Amongst the countless benefits of reading is experiencing a perspective other than one's own, and the subsequent development of understanding, tolerance and empathy for others.' (Introduction)
1 On Waking Romeo Allison Paterson , 2021 single work interview
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , July vol. 36 no. 3 2021; (p. 22-24) 'It was 2015 when Kathryn Barker's debut novel, In the Skin of a Monster was released into the world of Young Adult literature. It was met with much acclaim.' (Introduction)
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