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"I would highly recommend Debra to your school or library as an excellent presenter, author and facilitator."
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'Fantastic presentation by Debra Tidball … lots of laughter.' Susan Kane Henty Library, on the presentation to K-2 from Henty Public School and St Paul's Lutheran School.
We were lucky enough to take our Infants classes to see Debra at our town library present "Anchored". Debra was very engaging with the children and the presentation encouraged children to be actively involved. So glad we had this opportunity. Melissa Carberry, St Patrick's Gundagai (posted on Facebook).
'Debra was so entertaining – the kids had a great afternoon and were very attentive.' Penny Howse, Library Manager, Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council, on the presentation to K-2 from Cootamundra Public School.
Everyone had a very enjoyable morning and loved meeting Debra. She did a great job entertaining the kids and sharing her knowledge of writing her beautiful books. Dominique Heriot, Customer Relations Officer, Holbrook Library, on presentation to Tumbarumba Public School and All Saints School K-2.
Shore Northbridge Campus were delighted to host Debra Tidball during Book Week 2023. From the outset, Debra held the attention of our youngest learners with her compelling story telling and incredible ability to inspire participation from the crowd. Debra included games, ukulele playing, as well as storytelling to captivate the audience who loved hearing about all the books she has written. The children were also interested to learn how Debra worked with her illustrator to create the characters in her books and after listening to the story Anchored, they were encouraged to draw tugboats of their own. Our teaching staff commented about the great value Debra added to our Book Week, making books come to life. I would highly recommend Debra to your school or library as an excellent presenter, author and facilitator. Clare Froggatt, Shore Northbridge Teacher Librarian.
We were lucky enough to take our Infants classes to see Debra at our town library present "Anchored". Debra was very engaging with the children and the presentation encouraged children to be actively involved. So glad we had this opportunity. Melissa Carberry, St Patrick's Gundagai (posted on Facebook).
'Debra was so entertaining – the kids had a great afternoon and were very attentive.' Penny Howse, Library Manager, Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council, on the presentation to K-2 from Cootamundra Public School.
Everyone had a very enjoyable morning and loved meeting Debra. She did a great job entertaining the kids and sharing her knowledge of writing her beautiful books. Dominique Heriot, Customer Relations Officer, Holbrook Library, on presentation to Tumbarumba Public School and All Saints School K-2.
Shore Northbridge Campus were delighted to host Debra Tidball during Book Week 2023. From the outset, Debra held the attention of our youngest learners with her compelling story telling and incredible ability to inspire participation from the crowd. Debra included games, ukulele playing, as well as storytelling to captivate the audience who loved hearing about all the books she has written. The children were also interested to learn how Debra worked with her illustrator to create the characters in her books and after listening to the story Anchored, they were encouraged to draw tugboats of their own. Our teaching staff commented about the great value Debra added to our Book Week, making books come to life. I would highly recommend Debra to your school or library as an excellent presenter, author and facilitator. Clare Froggatt, Shore Northbridge Teacher Librarian.
Arielle Li video tutorial for Tug
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I'm an experienced presenter and available for author talks and writing workshops in schools, and talks and readings in preschools. All my presentations are fun and interactive with lots of props and audience participation.
Why chose me?
My presentations are fun and interactive, bringing literature alive for students, and as an award-winning author, I can pass on writing tips and skills with students, in an effective and engaging way, for them to be able to carry over into their own work.
My books fit nicely with the NSW Department of Education’s Wellbeing Framework, they touch on resilience and understanding yourself and others, as well having curriculum links to English, HSIE and PDHPE. My picture books are highly awarded and on the Premier’s Reading Challenge.
My writing workshops use The Scared Book as a launch pad to discuss aspects of character and writing technique, as students interact with and examine elements of my picture-book character. The hands-on workshops involves readings, discussion, drawing, writing exercises and role plays. Students will develop their own, unique character as a way to finding plot and exploring many essential story elements and narrative devices.
My author talks are playful and lively, celebrating the joy of books and engaging students' imagination.
To book an author talk or workshop, email me, or contact Creative Kids Tales Speakers Agency.
Why chose me?
My presentations are fun and interactive, bringing literature alive for students, and as an award-winning author, I can pass on writing tips and skills with students, in an effective and engaging way, for them to be able to carry over into their own work.
My books fit nicely with the NSW Department of Education’s Wellbeing Framework, they touch on resilience and understanding yourself and others, as well having curriculum links to English, HSIE and PDHPE. My picture books are highly awarded and on the Premier’s Reading Challenge.
My writing workshops use The Scared Book as a launch pad to discuss aspects of character and writing technique, as students interact with and examine elements of my picture-book character. The hands-on workshops involves readings, discussion, drawing, writing exercises and role plays. Students will develop their own, unique character as a way to finding plot and exploring many essential story elements and narrative devices.
My author talks are playful and lively, celebrating the joy of books and engaging students' imagination.
To book an author talk or workshop, email me, or contact Creative Kids Tales Speakers Agency.
For more detailed information about my workshops and visits, download the promo file below:
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What teachers are saying:
"It was such a treat to have Debra with us at preschool, for Book Week. Children were so engaged listening to her book, ‘ The Scared Book’ come alive through her story telling. Debra was so generous with her time also, letting all the children explore her puppets and show her their own scary creations afterwards. Thank you for visiting us, Debra. We hope to have you back someday soon!"
Laura, Neutral Bay Preschool, August 2022
'Yesterday Debra came to visit our school as part of our Book Week celebrations. Her author visit was engaging and very well prepared to meet the needs of the young Kinder to Year 2 audience. Debra's manner in speaking with the children was very personable, informative and humorous. It inspired the children in their creative writing and ideas and increased their love and interest in books and stories. Thank you for visiting us Debra.'
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Clifton Gardens, August 2022
'As part of book week we had a visit from award winning children’s author Debra Tidball who read “The Scared Book” and “When I see Grandma.” Debra engaged the children in songs, dancing and games about the two stories including finding monsters and collecting flowers for Grandma. The children and educators were enraptured with Debra’s stories and her story telling, she used humour and props to immerse the children in the story telling experience. Thanks Debra for bringing our book week to life! Jenny's Kindy, Padstow.
'Thank you for an interactive and very special experience for our service. It was very well planned and engaged children of all ages. All your amazing props were a highlight.' Rozelle Child Care Centre.
'Amazing! Thank you!' Teacher, Explore and Develop ELC Belrose.
'Fabulous content and perfectly pitched to this class. They were engaged and inspired. Thank you.'
Year 4 teacher, Terry Hills PS. Writing workshop.
'Perfect balance of learning and humour.' Kindy teacher, Orchard Hills PS. Author visit.
'Thank-you again for the wonderful writing and book focus session held here at St Kevin’s Dee Why… we very much appreciated and enjoyed your engaging writing session and expertise as a writer.' Assistant Principal, St Kevin’s Catholic School Dee Why
'Debra Tidball was our visiting author for our recent Book Week celebrations. She spoke with children in Years 3-6…Debra engaged the children so well, involving them meaningfully as she spoke about why she wrote the book... The session was very well received by children and teachers alike with one Year 5 teacher beside me commenting, "She is very good ..." and Debra is! I would recommend her to any school....' Teacher-Librarian, Toongabbie Christian School.
"It was such a treat to have Debra with us at preschool, for Book Week. Children were so engaged listening to her book, ‘ The Scared Book’ come alive through her story telling. Debra was so generous with her time also, letting all the children explore her puppets and show her their own scary creations afterwards. Thank you for visiting us, Debra. We hope to have you back someday soon!"
Laura, Neutral Bay Preschool, August 2022
'Yesterday Debra came to visit our school as part of our Book Week celebrations. Her author visit was engaging and very well prepared to meet the needs of the young Kinder to Year 2 audience. Debra's manner in speaking with the children was very personable, informative and humorous. It inspired the children in their creative writing and ideas and increased their love and interest in books and stories. Thank you for visiting us Debra.'
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Clifton Gardens, August 2022
'As part of book week we had a visit from award winning children’s author Debra Tidball who read “The Scared Book” and “When I see Grandma.” Debra engaged the children in songs, dancing and games about the two stories including finding monsters and collecting flowers for Grandma. The children and educators were enraptured with Debra’s stories and her story telling, she used humour and props to immerse the children in the story telling experience. Thanks Debra for bringing our book week to life! Jenny's Kindy, Padstow.
'Thank you for an interactive and very special experience for our service. It was very well planned and engaged children of all ages. All your amazing props were a highlight.' Rozelle Child Care Centre.
'Amazing! Thank you!' Teacher, Explore and Develop ELC Belrose.
'Fabulous content and perfectly pitched to this class. They were engaged and inspired. Thank you.'
Year 4 teacher, Terry Hills PS. Writing workshop.
'Perfect balance of learning and humour.' Kindy teacher, Orchard Hills PS. Author visit.
'Thank-you again for the wonderful writing and book focus session held here at St Kevin’s Dee Why… we very much appreciated and enjoyed your engaging writing session and expertise as a writer.' Assistant Principal, St Kevin’s Catholic School Dee Why
'Debra Tidball was our visiting author for our recent Book Week celebrations. She spoke with children in Years 3-6…Debra engaged the children so well, involving them meaningfully as she spoke about why she wrote the book... The session was very well received by children and teachers alike with one Year 5 teacher beside me commenting, "She is very good ..." and Debra is! I would recommend her to any school....' Teacher-Librarian, Toongabbie Christian School.
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