Alison has had a varied life as a publisher, academic, reading champion, parent and military spouse – and is currently in the final stages of studying Theology for Ministry in Oxford. She is a firm believer that creativity and lateral thinking need to be encouraged within all activities, educational and social, for not only better problem-solving but also greater personal happiness. She is the author of ‘Is there a book in you?’ (Bloomsbury) and several co-authored titles on parenting (with Gill Hines, Hachette).