David Van Buren was born in New York, and currently lives in Ireland with his wife and five children. He has written a newspaper column for the Irish Voice newspaper in New York, as well as a number of poems, songs and children’s stories.
Authors and illustrators
Denise Hughes
Diana Hendry
Diana Hendry is a poet, children’s author and short story writer. She has published over 30 children’s books ranging from picture books to teenage novels. Diana has worked as a journalist, teacher and creative tutor. She has two grown-up children and now lives in Edinburgh.
Ebony Joy Wilkins
Ebony is a journalist, author and editor living in New York City. Her debut novel,
SELLOUT
, is about an African American girl struggling to fit in with her community. Ebony’s non-fiction debut about NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson was published in January 2018 as part of the DK LIFE STORIES series.
Elizabeth Baguley
Elizabeth Baguley studied English Literature, before going on to train as a teacher. Elizabeth’s books for Little Tiger Press include Meggie Moon, which won the Swiss Labelle Prize 2008 and A Long Way From Home, which was shortlisted for the UKLA Children’s Book Award in the Picturebook category.
Elizabeth Bennett
Elizabeth Bennett is the author of a wide range of books for children. She also works as a children’s book editor and a bookseller at a lovely independent book store. Elizabeth lives in Connecticut with her teenage daughter and two dogs (one big, one small). Her two grown sons have flown the coop, but they occasionally still need a little help.
Elizabeth Jenner
Elizabeth Jenner is a writer and editor based in London, who has been working in children’s non-fiction for 12 years. Her novel The Magic Places was published in 2017. She is also a yoga teacher and cat wrangler.
Craig Barr-Green
Craig Barr-Green writes picture books, non-fiction titles and theatre productions for children. He lectures in Children’s Literature at Falmouth University and often performs storytelling shows at festivals. He is a passionate advocate for children’s literacy and neurodivergent representation. He loves music but sadly cannot play a note.
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.