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Dannika Patterson is a children's author and workshop presenter with degrees in Journalism and Child Psychology. She has written numerous books for children including Jacaranda Magic, Scribbly Gum Secrets and Hedgehog the Wonder Dog, which was shortlisted for the 2023 Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards. Dannika's words and workshops entertain, educate and empower children in a gentle, joyful way. Ross Morgan is an award-winning fine artist and illustrator with a genuine interest in stories that explore sensitive, heartfelt topics and emotive characters. His background as an exhibition artist, portrait painter and surrealist have given him a unique approach to illustrating books. In 2021 he was shortlisted for the SCBWI Australian Picture Book Illustrator Award (emerging illustrator), and was highly commended for the same award in both in 2022 and 2023. He loves searching for quiet little moments that are filled with magic.