Mike Dumbleton

MIKE DUMBLETON is an award-winning South Australian writer with eleven picture books selected as 'Notable Books' by the Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA). His books range from the humorous Santa’s Hi-Tech Christmas and Muddled-up Farm, (Speech Pathology Book of the Year), to the sensitive Passing On (CBCA Shortlisted Book). His work also appeals to all ages from Cat (CBCA Honour Book Early Childhood), to Digger a book set during World War I, and Meet Douglas Mawson, a non-fiction picture book for older students. Mike has also written a range of junior fiction titles for middle primary students.

Mike’s picture book, Anisa’s Alphabet, is a poignant story of a child refugee where each letter of the alphabet reveals a part of her journey. It was a CBCA Notable Book and a ‘White Ravens International Children’s and Youth Library Selection’. Mike’s latest release is Hair, a fun picture book which is his 50th publication.