Elaine Field grew up in Hertfordshire where she studied design. Elaine is designs a range of merchandise including children’s wear, greetings cards and children’s books. Elaine now lives in London with her husband and can be spotted cycling through the traffic on her way to circus training classes.
Authors and illustrators
Eleonora De Pieri
Eleonora De Pieri discovered illustration at art school: it was love at first sight! She works as an illustrator in Italy and abroad but also loves to write her own stories. She also teaches watercolour at a design institute in Verona. She dreams of living in a house in the woods with a cake always in the oven.
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.
Dana Brown
Dana Brown is a Picture Book Designer and Illustrator, currently residing in Sydney Australia. Hand-lettered Typography, Cover Designs and Spine illustration are her particular creative specialities. When she’s not working, Dana loves Vinyasa and Dharma yoga, meeting dogs of any description, and drinking wine in Southern Africa.
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.
Dr Naira Wilson
Dr Naira Wilson is a clinical psychologist specialising in childhood mental health. Her books are inspired by a desire to help young children manage their emotions and look after their own wellbeing. Naira’s hobbies include sewing and cooking and, more recently, gardening. But her greatest love is her husband and her two children, who keep her inspired every day.
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.
E. Rodriguez
E. Rodriguez lives surrounded by books and guitars in Madrid, where he illustrates children’s books in his studio. His style combines the use of geometry and colour with his main influences: Art Deco, the Victorian era, and the design and illustration of the 50s.
David Dean
David Dean has illustrated around 140 covers over the course of 21 years, having graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University with a BA in Illustration and an MA in Communication Design. Known for his exotic and colourful work, David works in a room surrounded by books from many different cultures, from which he finds inspiration.