I won a Grant to Publish my Book

I’m thrilled to announce I received a grant to publish my children’s picture book! For three weeks, I’ve kept this secret. Now I’m bursting to share my exciting news.

At a special ceremony at Logan Art Gallery, Cr Jennie Breene, RADF Chairperson handed me a cheque to launch my book into the publishing world. The […]

PINCH ME I’m presenting at CYA Conference in July

Out of the blue, I received an email requesting my children’s book details as a CYA Conference presenter!! What? Me a presenter? My heart pattered.

I quickly clicked the CYA conference link. I couldn’t breathe.

Surprisingly, my name Karen Tyrrell was listed as a presenter on the Success Story panel alongside my buddy Caylie Jeffery […]

BOOKED Bailey Beats the Blah Storytelling for Kids

Join in Outrageous FUN…

And meet children’s author -teacher, Karen Tyrrell (me) as I re-enact my empowering picture book, Bailey Beats the BLAH.

Bailey Beats the Blah boosts self-esteem, emotional awareness and coping skills to overcome anxiety (worry thoughts) and depression (sad days) …

and How to cope with change!

Download FREE teaching Notes and […]

Bailey Beats the Blah ★★★★★ KIDS Mental Health book

Bailey Beats the Blah received ★★★★★ REVIEWS from a CHILD psychologist, a Mental Health CEO, a school counselor, a journalist, and many teachers and MUMS, rating Bailey Beats the Blah a top empowering book for KIDS.

Bailey Beats the Blah boosts EVERY Child’s, self-esteem and coping skills to deal with WORRY thoughts and SAD days.

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Bailey Beats the Blah Blog Tour Giveaway

I’m CELEBRATING! Bailey Beats the Blah eBook and print book boosting KIDS self-esteem and self-respect is now available on Amazon

I’m GIVING away copies of Bailey Beats the Blah, a picture book assessment with the editor of Book Cover Cafe and signed artwork from illustrator Aaron Pocock on my BLOG HOP from November 3rd […]

Bailey Beats the Blah has Arrived!

SQUEE! Bailey Beats the BLAH has finally arrived from USA after weeks of waiting … and waiting.

In just ten days, I’ll launch Bailey Beats the Blah, picture book to builds kid’s self-esteem and resilience skills at BlackCat Books Paddington.

This morning a truck pulled up on my driveway. My heart pattered fast. I sprinted […]

Bailey Beats the Blah NEWS FLASH

STOP-PRESS ! Bailey Beats the Blah, picture book to help kids cope with their worry thoughts and sad days, hit the news-stand today with a News Story and my picture.

Albert & Logan News reporter, Stephanie Masters interviewed me only three days ago with a photo shoot at my family home.

I was shocked to […]

Launching Bailey Beats the BLAH

SQUEE! I’m launching Bailey Beats the Blah, illustrated by multi- talented Aaron Pocock, empowering kids and families with resilience skills.

Kids Helpline, counseling service supports Bailey Beats the Blah, which is aligned with Kids Matter, national education program.

Dimity Powell, dynamic children’s author and speaker will MC Bailey’s book launch at Black Cat Book Store, […]

Bailey Jets off to the USA

SQUEE! Bailey Beats the BLAH arrived today just in time! Anthony Puttee of Book Cover Café, my publishing adviser handed over my Bailey proof. My hands shook, barely able to turn the pages in eager anticipation.

Couldn’t believe it! … Bailey was EXACTLY how I envisioned… Picture book PERFECT. Take a look at the eye […]

My Mental Health picture book COVER has arrived!!

SQUEE! I’ve given Birth to a brand new Picture Book baby! My mental health picture book for KIDS is close to my heart . I’m so excited I could burst!

After months of working with an illustrator and a cover designer, the final COVER arrived in my INBOX today.

My fingers trembled as I opened […]