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Nicola Skinner
The first creative project Nicola ever undertook were her childhood diaries, written in lots of different coloured felt-tips, which revolved quite heavily around what she had for lunch and dinner.
Eloise Smith
Eloise was once a real-life sword-fighter. She fenced for Great Britain in the Sydney Olympics, was British No. 1 for many years and won three Commonwealth gold medals. After hanging up her swords, she became an advertising creative director.
David Tazzyman
David Tazzyman is an internationally acclaimed award-winning illustrator.
Born & raised in Leicester, David wanted to be an artist since the age of 5.
Ed Vere
Ed Vere is an award-winning and New York Times bestselling writer & illustrator of picture books.
Simon Tyler
Based on the Sussex coast, Simon is an author and illustrator (and graphic designer and animator).
Britta Teckentrup
Britta Teckentrup was born in Hamburg, Germany. She later studied at St. Martin's College of Art and at the Royal College of Art in London.
Jen Wakefield
Jen is a screenwriter and writer from London. A former Primary School Teacher, Jen cut her teeth in stand-up comedy, taking three shows to the Edinburgh Fringe, with her one-woman show being selected as part of the Soho Rising Festival at Soho Theatre.
Clare Whitston
Clare grew up in the glamorous city of Wolverhampton until the lure of children's books publishing called her all the way to Oxford. After many years working as a commissioning editor, she is now freelance - helping writers to tell their stories as well as writing her own.
C R Wilkinson
C R Wilkinson grew up on the North East coast of Scotland and after school he went to Hull University. He's worked in a variety of jobs, media, marketing, consulting and full-time parenting, and has settled in Dorset with his wife, four daughters and three dogs.
Anna Wilson
Anna was born in Australia’s Snowy Mountains, spent her childhood moving houses and schools, and then spent most of her adult life travelling the world.