Leonie Norrington was born in Darwin, the third of nine children, and grew up at Barunga Aboriginal community, south of Katherine. Leonie works full-time as a journalist and writer. Her published books include Woman’s Talk, a collection of conversations with Territory women; Under the Mango Tree, a collection of stories involving elderly Indigenous people; and Tropical Food Gardens, a book about growing fruit, vegetables and herbs in northern Australia.

Tamsin Ainslie has illustrated children's books, book covers, stationery, greeting cards, children's games and toys.

She has worked on over 45 popular and award-winning books. She is also a fine artist and ceramicist.