Debra Tidball
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I'm the author of award winning picture books and short stories for children, and a zealous supporter of kid's book creators in Australia. You can hear me reviewing books on Sydney radio 103.2, read my interviews with authors on the Just Write For Kids blog, follow my tweets @debratidball and see my fur-buddy, Archie, with his favourite books on Instagram at story_hound. You can also check out more about me and my books on the tabs above. For a formal bio check out here.
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News Flash: My short story, 'Nine Christmas Carrots' is in A Christmas Cornucopia anthology - out now. ​

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News Flash: Listen out for me reviewing kids books on Hope 103.2 radio with Katrina Roe

News Flash: The Scared Book shortlisted for the Speech Pathology Book of the Year

News Flash: The Scared Book wins SCBWI Crystal Kite Award for Australia and NZ

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I am thrilled and deeply honoured that The Scared Book has been awarded a Crystal Kite Award! 'Given to fifteen books that represent excellence in the field of children’s literature, the Crystal Kites Awards are peer-selected, voted on by SCBWI members from local regions.' See all the regional winners here.

News Flash: The Scared Book shortlisted for the SCBWI Crystal Kite Award

What a thrill! Shortlisted for a peer-voted award! Thanks to all who voted, and congratulations to the other shortlisted authors/illustrators.

News Flash: I'll be appearing at the Sydney Writer's Festival 

Join me and other fabulous authors and illustrators for kids in the Storytime Clubhouse on Sunday May 6th 2018
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News Flash: The Scared Book is a CBCA Notable Book! 

5 star review Sunday Telegraph Funday Supplement

What people are saying:

'Debra Tidball, I've had to read your books over and over and over! The Scared Book three times already, it's a hit at home.' (Facebook)

'The Scared Book is one of the most delightful books I've read in ages. Fun, interactive, kids will love it! Congratulations!!' (Twitter)

'Such a fantastic book everyone I’ve showed it to has ordered their own.' (Facebook)


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​News Flash:

When I See Grandma shortlisted for the Speech Patholgy Book of the year 2014

When I See Grandma on the NSW Premier's Reading Challenge

When I See Grandma mentioned on 702ABC Sydney Mornings on 'The Blurb' as FAVOURITE picture book of the year 2015!





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  • Home
  • My books
  • Blog
  • About Me
    • About me
    • Debra's 'hats'
    • Writerly interviews/blogs
  • Interviews with authors
  • Presentations
  • Events
  • Activities
    • Scared Book
    • When I see Grandma >
      • Timeline Quiz
      • Activity pages >
        • Flower activities
        • Paper cup telephone
        • Cooking
        • Pictures to colour
  • Links
  • Other published work
  • Bios and Press Kit