A successful and versatile writer, John Barwick has published about 230 titles. He started of writing funny stories for children, but then turned off to children’s non-fiction and text books. His books have been shortlisted in the CBCA Book of the Year Awards and in The Australian Awards for Excellence in Educational Publishing. Recently retired as a Primary School Principal, John now writes full-time.

Dave Atze: professional fun- haver and Illustrator of all things cute and cuddly. Commonly found sketching up a storm with his trusty K9 by his side, Dave has worked in cartoons, comics, games, toys, advertising and children’s books. Dave illustrates amazing books for kids that sell all over the world including Cat Spies Mouse, the Max Booth series, the Nursery Crimes series and books about a kangaroo from Uluru!