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Vikki Conley has worked as a professional writer, with diverse communities in Africa, Asia and Australia, for over 20 years. She is an intrepid traveller, nature lover and creative all-rounder. Vikki writes and shares stories that celebrate the spirit of wonder, freedom and adventure that she wishes every child could enjoy. She is one of the fastest emerging children's authors, with seven picture books being released over four years. Her title Amira's Suitcase became a CBCA Shortlisted Book in 2022 and Little Puggle's Song became a CBCA Notable Book in 2020. Helene Magisson started her artistic career as a painting restorer in Paris, where she was also trained in the art of medieval illumination. Helene has lived in Africa, France and India but has now settled down in Australia with her family. Her travels both inspire and enrich her work. In 2013, she started a new career in children's books illustration. Since then, she has illustrated several books, including classics like The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams Bianco and more contemporary stories like Slowly! Slowly! by TM Clark, CBCA 2018 Notable Picture Book of the Year.
