Our two fantastic guests this week are award-winning Australian children's book author, Aleesah Darlison and her son Finn.

About the Guests:

Aleesah Darlison is a multi-published, award-winning Australian children's author. She has written over 50 books for children, including picture books, chapter books, novels, and series. Aleesah's novels include the Fantastic League of Llama series and the Netball Gems series. She draws inspiration from her four children, including her youngest son Finn, who is a sports enthusiast and aspiring professional golfer.

Episode Summary:

In this episode of "Bring Your Kid to Work," host Nicole interviews Aleesah Darlison, a renowned children's book author, and her son Finn. Aleesah shares insights into her writing process, the challenges and rewards of being an author, and the importance of connecting with readers. Finn discusses his passion for golf and his dreams of becoming a professional golfer. The conversation highlights the dedication and hard work required to pursue one's passions and the joy of sharing stories and ideas with others.

Key Takeaways:

• Aleesah Darlison is an accomplished children's book author with over 50 published books, including the Fantastic League of Llama series and the Netball Gems series.
• Writing children's books involves not only the creative process but also the promotion and marketing of one's work.
• Aleesah finds inspiration for her stories from her children and the world around her, including animals and nature.
• Finn aspires to be a professional golfer and emphasises the importance of practice, self-belief, and perseverance in achieving his goals.
• Both Aleesah and Finn highlight the value of being true to oneself and following one's dreams, as well as the importance of kindness and empathy.

Notable Quotes:

• "You should always believe in yourself and never give up and be yourself. Don't try and copy other people and just try your hardest on your dreams and follow your dreams and just always be kind to people, even if they're not kind to you." - Finn
• "The more ideas you can collect, the better you'll be with your writing." - Aleesah Darlison

Resources:

• Aleesah Darlison's website: AleesahDarlison.com
• You can purchase 'Grace the Amazing' at your favourite bookshop or visit Booktopia here.
• For a transcript of this episode visit our website
• For the companion blog piece, read our blog here.

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