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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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