Melanie Ralph is a high school English and Drama teacher, writer and illustrator. With over 12 years experience in both public and private schools in Australia, England and Canada, she is passionate about fanning the flames of student curiosity and protecting the spirit of inquiry in schools. Melanie was a finalist in the Queensland College of Teachers Excellence in Teaching awards in 2018 and is a proud advocate of public education. She also illustrates character maps that help students to unpack classic literature.

Twitter: @lustreeducation

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