Diana Kidd Diana Kidd i(A8233 works by) (a.k.a. Diana Celene Kidd)
Born: Established: 16 May 1933 Melbourne, Victoria, ; Died: Ceased: 4 Sep 2000 London,
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England,
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United Kingdom (UK),
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Western Europe, Europe,
Gender: Female
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BiographyHistory

Kidd originally trained as a primary teacher, although she also worked in high schools. She taught English to Non English Speaking Background children in Melbourne. She also acted on the stage. Kidd subsequently worked in Greece, England and Spain, before returning to Australia. After living variously in the Snowy Mountains, on Phillip Island, and in the Victorian Alps, she settled in Sydney. As a result of her teaching experience, Kidd wrote with the intention of reflecting the lives of children from a variety of cultures, and their experiences in negotiating cultural differences.

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Awards for Works

y separately published work icon Two Hands Together Ringwood : Puffin , 2000 Z795791 2000 single work children's fiction children's

'When the Rileys move in next door, Lily and Ella become the best of friends. But Lily can't understand why her Dad doesn't like the Rileys. Why doesn't he want them to go over there? Why is he being so horrible and mean? Does something big have to happen to change his mind?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
2001 commended Australian Family Therapists' Award for Children's Literature — Older Readers
2001 winner CBCA Book of the Year Awards — Book of the Year: Younger Readers
y separately published work icon I Love You, Jason Delaney Pymble : Angus and Robertson , 1996 Z833018 1996 single work novel young adult 'Life for Ali is full of questions - and waiting. She′s waiting for her first real kiss, she′s waiting for Dad to unlock Aunty Mim′s door and she′s waiting for Jason Delaney. Ali didn′t know that missing someone could hurt so much. Dad must be hurting too, but he won′t talk about it. He just closed the door to Aunty Mim′s room and shut her memory away in there. But Ali needs to be let into her Dad′s sadness and to the wonderful secrets left behind by Aunty Mim - her very best friend in the world.' Ali finds solace through her friendships with Mr and Mrs Li and Jason Delaney.
(Source: Back cover)
1997 shortlisted CBCA Book of the Year Awards — Book of the Year: Younger Readers
y separately published work icon The Fat and Juicy Place North Ryde : Angus and Robertson , 1992 Z395334 1992 single work children's fiction children's

'At the back of Jack's school there's a special place. Not even his Mum or Gran or Splinter or Fleabag or his little sister, Pest Susie, know about all the things that happen there. His Mate, Lizard, is the only he can tell. When Jack meets the mysterious Birdman, he finds out secrets about the past. there's one secret that he can't tell anyone - not even Lizard. What happened at the Fat and Juicy Place? Why does Jack need to go there? Only that old fella Birdman has the answers.' (Publication release)
1993 shortlisted CBCA Book of the Year Awards — Book of the Year: Younger Readers
1993 winner Australian Multicultural Children's Literature Awards — Junior Section
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