Stacie Bradly lives in a small flat in London surrounded by a rainbow of children's books. She loves creating new books for children and gives books to everyone she meets. When she is not working, she can be found at the theatre watching a musical or taking a walk in the woods dreaming of the Scottish Highlands.
Authors and illustrators
Sue Mongredien
Sue Mongredien has written over one hundred books, including the Oliver Moon and The Secret Mermaid series. She has also written the Kitten Club series for Stripes Publishing. Sue lives in Bath with her husband and three children.
Susana Gurrea
Susana is an illustrator from Barcelona, Spain. She studied illustration and comics, later receiving a postgraduate degree for Children's Publications from the Eina University School of Design in Barcelona. Her work has appeared in early reader books, educational manuals, children's magazines and non-fiction books. Her art features bright colours and dynamic characters. She is inspired by nature and her son, and lives with him and her husband in a small village in the countryside, not far from Barcelona. When she's not drawing she really enjoys traveling, reading, playing with her son and having family meals. She is a quiet person who enjoys the little things in life.
Suzanne Chiew
When not immersed in children’s books, Suzanne Chiew loves painting, playing the piano and long walks on the beach.
Suzy Senior
Suzy Senior lives and works at the top of a huge hill in Sheffield. She lives with her family, a small gang of tropical fish and quite a lot of books.
She loves writing picture books, making things rhyme and eating jaffa cakes – ideally all at the same time!
Swapna Haddow
Swapna’s debut novel, DAVE PIGEON, was selected for the Guardian’s Best New Children’s Books 2016 and shortlisted for the Sainsbury’s Children’s Book Award 2016. Swapna lives in New Zealand with her son, her husband and Archie the mini schnauzer.
Sylvia Bishop
Sylvia Bishop is the author of the much-loved ERICA’S ELEPHANT and THE BOOKSHOP GIRL. When not writing, Sylvia is also one half of improvised comedy duo the Peablossom Cabaret. She lives in London. @sylviabishop
Tammi Salzano
Tammi has been involved with children’s books for 15 years, both as a writer and an editor. She has written more than 40 books for young readers and has edited countless more. Tammi lives with her husband and three young children, who are often the inspiration for her stories.
Thomas Hegbrook
Thomas Hegbrook is a nature lover with a talent for illustration and design. When he’s not creating beautiful books, he likes to spend time with his wife and son and their two dogs.
Tilly Temple
Tilly grew up surrounded by animals on a beautiful farm in rural Oxfordshire, and now lives in London with her cat, Oscar. When she’s not writing children’s books, she can usually be found doing yoga in a London park.