Gregg Dreise is an author and illustrator and is a descendent of the Kamilaroi tribe, from south-west Queensland and north-west New South Wales.

Gregg was born and raised in St George, Queensland, and was lucky enough to be raised in a family that loved sport, music and poetry. He is currently a teacher on the sunshine coast.

Ann James, whose playful approach to illustrating is reflected in her award-winning books, which include Margaret Wild's Lucy Goosey and The Midnight Gang, Christine Harris's It's a Miroocool!, and her own Bird and Bear stories.

Judy Watson, who is graphic designer and the illustrator of more than 20 children's books including Frances Watt's Goodnight Mice, winner of the Prime Minister's Literary Award (Children's Fiction) in 2012, and Katrina Germein's Thunderstorm Dancing, a CBCA Notable Book for 2016