Andrew Kelly is the Yarra Riverkeeper, part of an international organisation of Riverkeepers.

He has written numerous books for children and adults.

Emma Stuart has been an illustrator and visual artist for over 20 years and worked on over 100 books. Emma specialises in children's book illustration, but has also worked in advertising, the public realm, editorial and design, and still exhibits her work regularly. Emma primarily uses watercolours, but also acrylics, oils, pen and ink, and pencil. Her characters are full of life and light hearted. Emma work spans a range of genres and styles, from highly detailed realism to simple character based illustration.