Dorothy A.H Lofting
The mind behind
"Swim Milton, Swim!"
is dedicated to sparking imagination in children. Through enchanting stories, they aim to inspire young readers to dive into adventures and build a love for reading.
Meet the Creator
of the children's book
Swim Milton, Swim!
Swim Milton, Swim!
Alison grew up in Bayside Melbourne and was educated at St. Leonards Co- Ed College. (Alison has never really been known as Dorothy. She is always called Alie; even by the children where she teaches.) She trained at Geelong Teacher’s College to become a Primary Teacher and lived in Torquay. After years of many jobs, including working overseas, Alie settled in Maffra, Gippsland, and worked full-time as a Primary Teacher. She retired from teaching in 2021.
As a teacher she was devoted to the School’s Literacy Program and encouraged reading throughout the school. During the Covid lock-down, Alie and the school librarian at Heyfield Primary would read a book every Friday so that the families of the school could zoom into the school’s new library and listen to a story.
She especially loves children's books and, when a new neighbour moved in next door with two Newfoundland dogs, a story was soon written about the enormous brown puppy called Milton. There is also a huge black one called Mabel, and perhaps one day soon, another story will be told!
Alie still teaches one day a week and helps casually when she can. She loves beaches, swimming, gardening and reading. She is part of a committee for “The Films at Bundy Inc”, so she can enjoy her other passion: Art House Movies.
Alie has a son, Cordell, who is studying in Melbourne, and family dotted around the Geelong Surf Coast and the Northern Beaches of NSW.