Claim: Alison Lester (born 17 November 1952) lives and works in South Gippsland, Victoria, and her first book was published in 1986.
Evidence: 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. Lester lives and works in South Gippsland, Victoria. Her first book was published in 1986.