Tim Warnes has been writing and illustrating kids’ books for 30 years. He’s passionate about helping parents and carers use quality picture books to nurture their children. Tim also enjoys playing the banjo, birdwatching and wearing fancy hats. Learn more about Tim’s work and discover some Stories Worth Sharing at www.timwarnes.com.
Amelia Hepworth lives in London with her family. When she is not writing stories, she enjoys spending time with her little boy and daydreaming in her backyard.
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.
Thomas Elliott is an illustrator and designer with a keen love of nature. When he’s not creating beautiful books, he likes to spend time with his family and two dogs.
Tim was born in Surrey in 1977, and is a freelance illustrator. His illustration work has been described as “storytelling with whimsical charm, warmth and humour”, and he’d like to think that is pretty true! To date he has illustrated over 50 children’s books, including: ‘The Magic Pet Shop’ and the ‘20 at Bedtime’ series, and ‘This is Me’ by CBeebies star George Webster.
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
Patricia Hegarty is currently the Editorial Director of Caterpillar Books and has written about all kinds of things from trees and bees to ABCs (and she loves to rhyme).
Meghan Sullivan lives in South East London with her very fluffy dog and her not-so-fluffy husband. When not dreaming about picture books, you can find her running (very, very slowly) and eating cheese and waffles . . . but never together!
Ludi Copper is an illustrator from Rome, Italy, who creates vibrant and colourful artwork, often featuring imaginative worlds and expressive animals. She works from her home studio with her beloved cat by her side. When she's not drawing, Ludi enjoys quiet moments, daydreaming, and getting lost in her own stories.
Katya Longhi was born in 1984 in Modica, a small town in Southern Italy. She grew up in Trento and studied at the Art Academy in Florence and Nemo NT Academy of Digital Arts. She currently works as a freelance illustrator based in Trento, where she lives with her very own Prince Charming! She has also exhibited in numerous art exhibitions throughout Italy.
