Wendy lives in Stafford, England, with her four-year-old daughter Nancy and their two house cats. She loves Scandinavian style design, sunny days and yoga.
Wendy Kendall
Authors and illustrators
Steve Smallman
Steve Smallman worked as a children’s book illustrator for 20 years before he decided to ‘have a go’ at writing his own. Now, over 100 books later, he’s still at it! He visits schools, libraries and festivals, and paints murals too! When he’s not working, he enjoys holidays, watching TV, gardening and juggling grandchildren!
Sophie Ledesma
Graduate of l’ESAG Penninghen in Paris, Sophie Ledesma is currently working as an illustrator, creating children’s books and games, greeting cards and posters. Her customers include Ikea, De la Martiniere Jeunesse, Nathan, Auzo, Djeco, Poppik, Papyrus and AM Greeting. She imagines fun and colourful worlds to brighten our daily lives.
Sophy Williams
Sophy Williams is an award-winning illustrator who has worked with many prestigious authors, including Philip Pullman, Geraldine McCaughrean and Adèle Geras. Sophy lives in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire. Visit sophywilliamsillustrator.com
Stella J Jones
Stella J Jones lives in Yorkshire. She loves baked beans and chocolate (but not together) and building ramshackle bookcases for her far-too-big collection of picture books. On sunny days, you can find her practising yoga al fresco out on the Yorkshire Dales and on rainy days, tucked up on the sofa with her two guinea pigs, Pinky and Perky.
Perry Emerson
Perry is a writer and editor at Little Tiger Press, where he works mostly on picture books and sometimes on novelty books. When he’s not making books, he spends his time playing music and discovering new restaurants. Perry lives in London with his partner and their much-too-fluffy cat.
Pete Williamson
Pete Williamson is a self-taught artist and illustrator. He is best known for the much-loved STITCH HEAD series and the award-winning THE RAVEN MYSTERIES. He has illustrated over 65 books written by authors including Francesca Simon, Steve Cole, Matt Haig and Charles Dickens. He lives in Kent with his family.
Mitch Miller
Mitch is an illustrator and visual development artist based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The energy and storytelling of animation is something Mitch tries to bring into all of his work, marrying that with his unique shape-based style. When not painting, Mitch can usually be found sipping pour-over coffee, watching bad movies and exploring the city with his husband and two dogs.
Nicola Edwards
Nicola was raised by the seaside in beautiful Brighton. She loves reading, dancing, rhyming and turquoise things. She now lives with her husband and son in East London and spends her days writing and editing children’s books. She has been nominated for the UKLA 2019 award. @NicolaBookFace
Natalie Marshall
Natalie Marshall is an internationally published illustrator and author. Her unique illustrations can be found worldwide in books for children as well as on greeting cards and wrapping paper, baby nappies, mugs and packs of blueberries! Natalie lives near the beach in Melbourne, Australia with her bike-loving husband and two busy children.