Roman is an author and illustrator from Moscow, Russia. His book, How Does a Lighthouse Work?, has been published in English by b small publishing and nominated for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal 2019. Masha, or Maria, is a bookseller from Russia who works in London at the European Book Shop. Masha co-translated the Russian children's book, How Does a Lighthouse Work? Sam is the publisher at b small publishing and has written or commissioned 100s of books for children.