Gladys Milroy was born in 1927 but was stolen from her mother, Daisy Corunna, as a young child and placed in Parkerville Children’s Home.

Gladys has been a storyteller and educator throughout her life. She takes an active role in the Palyku Native Title Group and is particularly concerned about the protection of Palyku Country. Gladys believes it is the birthright of Aboriginal children, and of all children, to be born into stories, she is the author and illustrator of Silver Leaves.

Helen Milroy illustrated Penguin Oh Penguin and is the author and illustrator of many children’s books, including the Tales from the Bush Mob series. She is a child and adolescent psychiatrist. Helen is a strong advocate for the mental health and wellbeing of children.

She has received her Membership of the Order of Australia (2023), was the Western Australian State Recipient, Australian of the Year 2021 and joint winner of the 2020 Australian Mental Health Prize.