Dawn Burdett is an award-winning Software Developer and Children’s Book Author on a mission to simplify the intricate world of coding and technology and make it not only fun, but accessible to the young. Above all, Dawn is a firm believer of the future and the up-and-coming generation that will help shape it. This is what drives her to educate children through the power of storytelling. Born in … More about Children’s Author
VR Technology for Kids Books
Argueably, VR is going to be one of the biggest things to hit children’s picture books this century, combining print with self-directed action. Keep abreast of updates and new books here.
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Interviews with other children’s authors
I love making new friends – who doesn’t? So here’s a few of my favourite people (who also just happen to be authors), telling us about thir books and what makes them tick.
Articles, musings and Other Dettyness
Want to know a little about words, Australia, England, me, Teardrops, pets, where I write and a few other snippets of my life? Well, this is the ‘write’ spot for you!
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Book Reviews and Recommended Reading
Reviews of some of the most wonderful books from my childhood that I think are worth a read now, and also new books that pop up from popular and emerging authors.
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What’s brewing?
Well, it's pretty hectic right now in the Detty world. Aside from the usual family stuff, there's a lot going on writing-wise. So, first of all, we have Cheating Death which is with the editors right now. That's coming out in late August and I'm really excited to see what you all think of it. This one is especially close to my heart as our Labrador Peanut - the namesake of the Jackson family pet - died suddenly last month. I've dedicated this book to her. Next in planning for the Jackson's Diary series is Scooter's New Puppy which I think is going to pretty funky. And we'll learn a little bit more about Boris' plans. Intriguing, huh? The first book in the Kanga Roopert & the Clubhouse Coders series Mrs. Mully's Missing Moggy … More about What’s Brewing?
Australian Book Week
Each year, schools and public libraries across Australia spend a week celebrating books, and Australian authors and illustrators. Teachers and librarians conduct activities relating to a theme to highlight the importance of reading. During this time schools, libraries, booksellers, authors, … More about Australian Book Week 2018