Kirsten Ealand (think New Zealand without the news) lives in a little patch of rainforest in northern NSW with her family and a slightly concerning number of geckos. She writes relatable books for kids, exploring themes of friendship and the environment, that she hopes will spark wonder, empathy and conversations. When not writing, she plays tennis and works in her regional public library where she loves getting kids excited about books. Laura Stitzel an author, illustrator and animator from Melbourne. Her work is a combination of watercolour, ink and painting. She is the written and illustrated over 20 children's books. As a background artist and animator in Australia and Canada, Laura has worked on animated television shows for PBS, Disney, Warner Bros, Netflix, ABC and more.