Christine Bongers is a former radio and television journalist who is now happier writing fiction. Christine’s latest teen novel Intruder won the Davitt Award for Best Debut Crime Book and was shortlisted for the CBCA Book of the..

Jack Heath is the pen name of a bestselling and award-winning author. He has written more than 27 action-packed books for kids and one disturbing crime novel for adults. His novels have been translated into..

Pat Flynn has had books published in Australia, New Zealand, US, Canada, China, Korea and other countries that are too small to mention. His books are loved by dozens of people and he’s won numerous..

Meredith Costain is a versatile writer whose work ranges from picture books through to novels, poetry and narrative non-fiction. Her books include CBCA Honour Book Doodledum Dancing, My First Day at School, Disaster Chef, A Year in Girl Hell, and..

Grant has been working in graphics for over 30 years, most of that running his own small studio. He’s had people working for him, he’s worked for other people, he’s done a lot of freelancing..

Simon O’Carrigan is an illustrator from Melbourne, known for his loose and confident artwork that hums with energy and movement. Simon works with many mediums but ink is his enduring favourite. In 2017 he undertook..

Chrissy Byers is best known for writing and illustrating children’s books, which inspire imaginative play. Her first book The Magic in Boxes, is listed on the Queensland Premier’s Reading Challenge. Her second book The Magic..

Karen Erasmus is an illustrator and artist who lives on the Mornington Peninsula, south of Melbourne – a beautiful and inspiring part of the world.

Juliet M. Sampson is an award-winning author. Grace’s Mystery Seed, her debut picture book, was a finalist in the International Book Awards in 2019 and also shortlisted for the Speech Pathology Award in the same..

David Metzenthen is the highly-regarded author of many books for children and young adults. He has been awarded Premiers’ prizes, a Prime Minister’s award and a CBCA Book of the Year award. After completing his..

Michael Wagner is a children’s author, speaker and storyteller. He writes for early childhood and for older children and his recent books include Why I Love Footy illustrated by Tom Jellett. Prior to becoming a children’s author,..

Marc McBride’s first picture book was The Kraken in 2001 written by Gary Crew. Since then, he has illustrated many books including the hugely successful Deltora Quest and Quentaris series, The Deltora Book of Monsters, Old Ridley, Journey From The Centre Of The Earth and Tales of..

Allan Baillie is an Australian writer. He was born in Scotland, but moved with his family to Australia when he was seven. His first job was working as a Cadet Journalist then he began to..

Steven Herrick is an Australian poet and author. Herrick has published 24 books for adults, young adults and children. He is widely regarded as a pioneer of verse-novels for children and young adults.