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 follow me on the social media links above and by subscribing to my newsletter, and see my fur-buddy, Archie with is favourite books on Instagram @Story_hound. You can also find out more about me and my books in the main menu, (that's the three little stripes, above left). A formal bio can be found in my 'Press kit' in the menu.
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News Flash: my new picture book, Anchored has gone to the printers! It is now due out in April 2023!

News Flash: I have a non-fiction piece and a poem in upcoming editions of The School Magazine!

News Flash: I have a contract for a NEW PICTURE BOOK with HarperCollins coming out 2024!

News Flash: I have a contract for a NEW PICTURE BOOK with EK Books coming out mid 2023!

News Flash: The School Magazine has published my play 'Dancing With the Cars' in the October 2021 issue of  'Touchdown.' See it here.

News Flash: My poem 'Toilet Tales' is in Old Worlds, New Worlds, Other Worlds  anthology, launched may 2021 and OUT NOW!

You can order direct from CBCA NSW here.
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​News Flash: Listen out for me reviewing kids books on Hope 103.2 radio with Katrina Roe

News Flash: My short story, 'Nine Christmas Carrots' is in A Christmas Cornucopia anthology - out now. ​

Order from your local bookseller or buy from Booktopia.

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: 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!