Libby Walden lives in Surrey, England with her husband and their pickle of a Westie dog. She is a children’s book author and editor who has written over 50 books for children (and read many, many more!). Her picture book, This is Owl, won the BookTrust Storytime Prize in 2020.

Elliot Ryan is an illustrator and art teacher who is currently the Head of Art at Dragon School, Oxford. In his 14-year teaching career, he has created a wealth of art projects for children which encourage them to think creatively and develop their artistic skills while having fun. The Pen, Pad, Play books are Elliot’s first published titles for children.

Raquel Catalina is a Spanish illustrator. As a child, any surface was a canvas for her art: wallpaper, school desks, book margins – even her own skin! Today, little has changed, except for the wallpaper.

Raquel studied Fine Arts in Madrid. Nowadays she mainly illustrates children’s books. She has been shortlisted to exhibit her work at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair as well as in México, Portugal and Spain.

Dr Nomisha Kurian is an Assistant Professor of Education Studies at the University of Warwick. Her current research focuses on Artificial Intelligence in relation to children’s wellbeing and development. Think Big: Artificial Intelligence is her first children’s book.

Jack Tite is an award-winning illustrator, motion designer and author based in the UK. He is the author and illustrator of Mega Meltdown and Viking Voyagers, and illustrator of Extinct and Britannica All New Kids’ Encyclopedia. His first book Mega Meltdown was shortlisted for the AOI World Illustration Awards 2019 ‘Children’s Book Category’.

Rob Hodgson was born in a seaside town in the south of England in 1988. Today he lives in Bristol where he spends his days making a mess and turning it into quality illustration projects and books.

He cites Yoko Ono, Spike Jonze, John Cage, Corita Kent, Vic & Bob, Alexander Girard, Ed Templeton, Arthur Russell, Brian Wilson and the Imagineers among his influences.

His work often explores play, texture, character design, interactivity, and the hidden world of nature.

Lauren Fairgrieve is a children’s book writer and editor who grew up in East Lothian, Scotland, and now lives in North London. She can often be found roaming Hampstead Heath or exploring a new part of the city, and is very proud and grateful to be able to edit and write fascinating children’s non-fiction for a living.

Victoria is a British illustrator, artist and surface designer based in the South West of England.
Since graduating with BA Hons Illustration from Falmouth College of Arts in 2002, Victoria has produced artwork for children’s books and TV, puzzles, stationery, magazines, textiles, ceramics, packaging and branding for clients based all over the world.

Poppy O’Neill writes books for children about understanding their emotions. The Pumpkin Seed is her debut picture book. She lives in Sussex, England, with her wife, children and pets.

Brizida Magro has illustrated several picture books, among them Saturday at the Food Pantry by Diane O’Neill. Originally from Portugal, she now lives in Boulder, Colorado, with her partner and two cats.