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 poem 'Toilet Tales' is in Old Worlds, New Worlds, Other Worlds anthology, OUT NOW!You can order direct from CBCA NSW here.
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News Flash: The School Magazine have accepted a play of mine for publication.
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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.
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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
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
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)
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!
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!
