Deborah Niland
Deborah Niland (OAM) | |
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| Born | Deborah Mary Niland 1950 (age 74–75) Auckland, New Zealand |
| Occupation | Artist, writer, illustrator |
| Education | Julian Ashton Art School |
| Genre | children's literature |
| Notable awards | Art Gallery of New South Wales - Robert le Gay Brereton Award, North Sydney Art Prize |
| Parents | D'Arcy Niland, Ruth Park |
| Relatives | Kilmeny Niland (twin sister) |
Deborah Mary Niland OAM (born 1950) is a New Zealand–born Australian artist, known as a writer and illustrator of children's books. Some of her most popular books include Annie's Chair, When The Wind Changed, Mulga Bill's Bicycle, and Chatterbox. In 2006 she won The Children's Book of the Year – Early Childhood, with her book Annie's Chair.