Blake Hoena is a writer based in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Tracy Cottingham is an illustrator and designer based in London. She is inspired by all things bright and beautiful and loves to work with vivid colours, textures and patterns. Her clients include Bloomsbury, Egmont, Barnardo's and WHSmiths.

Connah Brecon is a British author-illustrator currently living in Melbourne, Australia, with his family. Although Connah is yet to be a Grandpa, he has many fond memories of his very own Wild Pa.

Joanie Stone was born and raised in Virginia, where she still lives today with her husband and young daughter. She spends her days painting in her light-filled studio in the country, surrounded by nature.

She uses her background in traditional hand-drawn animation to bring life and movement to her characters and fills her images with textures reminiscent of children’s books from the past. She hopes her images will inspire kids to pick up a pencil and create their own worlds through stories and art.

Ronny Gazzola was born in a little town near Venice.

After the diploma at the artistic high school and through workshops and several international competitions he approached illustration.

He has worked as freelancer with several companies. He realises editorial illustrations, illustrations for children and graphic projects.