Debra Wideroe

Debra Widerøe is a Visiting Professor of Communication at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. She is the recipient of numerous prestigious professional, academic and service awards, including the global Charles H. Sandage Excellence in Teaching Award. Debra is also the president of the Widerøe Group.

With a Master’s Degree from Harvard University specialized in human development and children’s television, she launched nationwide campaigns for children; wrote, produced and directed celebrated children’s TV specials, as well as worked with a myriad of non-profit agencies and major entertainment studios. Her past includes directing the global marketing efforts at Warner Bros. Consumer Products for the Looney Tunes, Baby Looney Tunes, Pinky & the Brain and Tiny Toon Adventures. Her ties to education included having her own columns in Sunshine Family Magazine and KidScreen Magazine, and being a board member for two industry publications. "The Adventures of Camellia N." is her first educational children’s book series.

“Imparting a sense of wonder about the earth’s beauty, Camellia N. is an upbeat and curious picture book. Debra L. Wideroe’s cheerful and educational The Adventures of Camellia N.: The Rainforest melds fun facts with friendship.”

– Foreword Clarion Reviews

"A quote from Carl Sagan comes to mind when reading this eminently enjoyable children’s book: “Imagination will often carry us to worlds that never were, but without it we go nowhere.” Debra L. Wideroe has used her imagination to transport the young reader with Camellia N. on a journey of adventure that is delightful."

- Kris Rondon, Readers' Favorite

"Through this book, children will fall in love with the jungle and her creatures, it will inspire a new wave of little environmentalists and ambassadors for the Rainforest. The Amazon is under grave threat but if we take action and change course now we can save it - Camellia N. shows us the way!"

- Zoë Tryon; Founder of One of the Tribe

"The Adventures of Camellia N" provides parents and educators a creative and entertaining launch pad, from which they can introduce young minds to the magical beauty of the wild kingdom."

- Georgienne Bradley: Founder & Director, Sea Save Foundation

"Children are our future…and Camellia is an inspiring role model for them to become environmental ambassadors. Now more than ever we need Camellia N.”

- Bill Richardson; Founder of The Richardson Center for Global Engagement; former two-term Governor of New Mexico, U.S. Congressman, U.S. Ambassador to the UN and former Energy Secretary of the U.S.