Welcome to this week's episode on Foreword, where we have the pleasure of speaking with Anthony, a passionate primary school teacher and author based in Melbourne, Australia. He has taught upper primary and junior secondary school students, helping them to develop their literacy and social skills. In addition to his teaching career, Anthony is also a talented author, and has recently released his debut picture story book, "This is Me". The book explores the struggles of two teenagers as they navigate coming out to their family and friends, and Anthony is passionate about ensuring that all students see themselves represented in literature. In this episode, we'll chat with Anthony about his teaching philosophy and his journey as an author. We'll also dive deeper into his debut book, "This is Me", and discuss the importance of social literacy and representation in literature. So sit back, relax, and join us for an insightful conversation with Anthony - a passionate teacher, author, and advocate for social literacy.