Donald Graves Address -Alan j Wright ALEA/AATE National Conference, DARWIN July 8, 2022
Donald Graves Address Reflecting Upon the Writing Revolution and the need for Rejuvenation I feel greatly honoured presenting this year’s Donald Graves Address. Given the names of those who have previously presented here, I find myself in rare air and quite privileged to be called upon to celebrate the life work of Donald Graves. I am indebted to ALEA/AATE for this incredible opportunity to share Donald's immense legacy with you. I realize I am part of a rapidly diminishing group of educators who actually lived and taught through the years of the writing revolution, Donald Graves set in motion. I was there when the research and writing he undertook, swept across the writing world and into classrooms. It was a lived experience that began in the classroom and has continued to sustain me throughout my extensive academic life. I now stand in the ranks of the still committed, ancients. My passion for writing continues to shine brightly and I remain ev...