The Donald Graves Address is presented annually at the ALEA National Conference. The invited presenter is asked to reflect on the research and practice of Donald Graves, seating it in current research and practice and their own practice related to writing and writing instruction.
The 2023 ALEA Donald Graves address made by eminent Australian children's author Libby Gleeson AM. In her address Libby shares relates some of her own ‘learning to write’ experiences and demonstrates how they resonate with Graves’ principles. She also reflects on the current discussions about AI and its potential impact on creative writing.
We thank Libby Gleeson and ALEA for providing a transcript of this address.
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