Authors and illustrators

Linda Tordoff is a designer and illustrator. She graduated from Staffordshire University in 2001 with a first class degree in surface pattern design. After graduating she worked in-house for a greetings card company and then freelance for clients including Paperchase, Land of Nod, Mollie Makes, Abacus Cards, Woodmansterne plus many more. Linda can usually be found with a cup of tea, in her studio at home, where she lives with her three children, a rescue dog and a cat!

Lisa Norton is the author of dozens of children’s books and one play. She lives in the West Sussex countryside, near a wonderful bluebell wood owned by the National Trust. She is also a keen wildlife gardener, although she draws the line at rabbits!

Lise Villadsen is a Danish author who began writing at the age of 14. She has published a series of electrifying young adult novels centered around complex family dynamics and youth mental health issues, after making her lauded debut in 2018. Through her highly acclaimed works, Villadsen shrewdly captures the voice of the adolescent generation.

Leo Antolini has been drawing for as long as he can remember and cartoons have been a major influence on his work. A self-described nerd, he is always interested in learning new things. Designing characters is his absolute favourite thing to do, especially animals, which he loves! Leo is from Buenos Aires, Argentina.