Margrete Lamond is a consummate storyteller with a deep understanding of folk tales and of how to retell traditional and classic narratives with a fresh, contemporary twist.

Her books include Tatterhood and Other Feisty Folktales, illustrated by Peter Sheehan; The Nutcracker, illustrated by Ritva Voutila; Frankenstein, illustrated by Drahos Zac; and the Once Upon A Timeless Tale series, a collection of retold folk and fairy tales, illustrated by a variety of leading artists.

Margrete is also the publisher of the award-winning picture-book imprint Little Hare Books, a passionate advocate for powerful quality artwork in books for younger readers, a researcher in the overlap between neuroscience and aesthetic reception, and a curator who specialises in showcasing the best of international illustrative art.

Mitch Vane has had a long career as an illustrator and artist. Based in Melbourne, she works in a variety of mediums, but is at her happiest creating quirky humorous characters with her beloved dip pen and Indian ink .

Mitch currently divides her time between illustrating children's books and developing painting projects of her own. She also does various workshops and appearances at bookshops, libraries and schools throughout the year.