David Creighton-Pester

David Creighton-Pester is an illustrator and designer from Hamilton, New Zealand, where he lives with his wife and two young children. His illustration work has been used on products and published in books around the world; including the UK, New Zealand, Australia, France, Spain, USA and Canada.

David O’Connell

David O’Connell cannot sing, play a musical instrument or dance, so would never be in a
boyband. In fact, it is far more likely that the Apocalypse will destroy the universe than it is that David will ever agree to sing in public. Luckily for everyone, he is a writer and illustrator, living in London and having fun working on brilliant books like this one. Visit davidoconnell.uk | @davidoconnell

David Shephard

Dave Shephard lives with his family in the beautiful South Downs National Park in England, a stones throw from the coast. A love of drawing and sea swimming made the area a natural fit. He’s worked in the wonderfully varied and ever evolving world of Illustration for all of his professional career, specialising in books for teens, younger readers, and graphic novels.
www.daveshephard.com

Debbie Tarbett

Debbie Tarbett worked for an animation company for a number of years before becoming a freelance illustrator in 2002 and has worked on the BAFTA award-winning Maisy series. She has won two Gold Practical Pre-school Awards for her best-selling counting books. Debbie lives in Exeter with her young family. In her spare time, Debbie enjoys scuba diving, snow boarding and surfing.

David Semple

David Semple was born in the North East of England in the early 70s. After studying illustration, he enjoyed a stint working in the TV and Film industry in London painting latex puppets & prosthetics! Since then, a pencil has never been far from his grasp and he has designed and illustrated characters for an impressive range of clients across the globe. He lives in York with his designer wife Kate, their three children, and Olive the dog.

Dawn Cooper

Dawn Cooper is an illustrator based in a leafy suburb of Bristol. Dawn graduated from Bath School of Art & Design with a first class degree in Graphic Communication, and has rarely been apart from her pens and paper since. In the rare moments when she’s not drawing, Dawn likes nothing more than a long, rewarding walk with her camera.

Dawn Lo

Born in Hong Kong, Dawn Lo is an illustrator currently based in Vancouver, the unceded land of the Squamish, Musqueam, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations. Her work has appeared in picture books, stationery, greeting cards, public art installations, murals and more! Most of her work is inspired by little, everyday moments and personal multicultural experiences. When she is not drawing at her home studio, she works at the public library where she can surround herself with more books.

Davina Tijani

Davina Tijani is a speculative fiction writer for adults and children with a passion for world mythology, which she enjoys incorporating into her writing. She grew up an avid lover of films and books – especially Star Wars, which sparked a lifelong love of storytelling in all its forms. Davina was born in London, United Kingdom where she currently lives.

Darren Chetty

Darren Chetty is a Welsh Indian South African Dutch Londoner. He teaches in primary schools and at university and writes for people of all ages. He loves football and music and collects children's books, snow globes and toy robots.