| Born | Allison Tait |
|---|---|
| Pen name | A L Tait |
| Occupation | Freelance writer, author |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Notable works | The Mapmaker Chronicles |
| Website | |
| allisontait | |
Allison Tait, who also writes under the pen name A. L. Tait, is an Australian freelance writer and children's author. She writes children’s literature and non-fiction, and is a blogger. She is best known for her middle grade series The Mapmaker Chronicles.[1] Her work has been published in various magazines, newspapers, and online over the last 20 years. Her freelance writing is varied covering topics like finance, furniture, parenting, philosophy, social trends, sex, and others. She currently co-hosts the Your Kid's Next Read podcast with Megan Daley,[2] and previously co-hosted the Australian Writers' Centre branded podcast So You Want To Be A Writer with Valerie Khoo.[3][4]