Karen Erasmus
- Illustrator
Originally from the UK, Karen lives on the south coast of Melbourne with her three children, husband, dogs and chickens. She has illustrated many children’s pictures books for a range of Australian publishers over the past ten years, and is a qualified, experienced teacher. She strives for life and freedom . . .
Mark Wilson
- Author
- Illustrator
Mark is an internationally acclaimed author and illustrator with 27 children’s books currently in print in Australia, America, Canada, Southeast Asia and Europe. Mark has a passion for Australian history and the environment. His picture books include Angel of Kokoda (2011 CBCA Honor book and 3rd CJ Picture Book Award International, shortlist), Journey of . . .
Kayleen West
- Author
- Illustrator
Kayleen is an internationally renowned artist and illustrator. Her most recent picture books are Without Me? and Adoptive Father. Her art has won many awards and hangs in private and corporate collections in France, United States, Italy, in the Australian Embassy in Ireland and in government collections in Australia. When Kayleen is not . . .
Gabrielle Wang
- Artist
- Author
- Illustrator
Gabrielle’s stories are a blend of Chinese and Western culture with a touch of fantasy. Her books are about ghost hunters and enchanted gardens, hidden monasteries and fox spirits. They are about belonging and home and finding strength from within. Her latest books are The Wishbird and the Our Australian Girl Pearlie books. Gabrielle . . .
Mitch Vane
- Artist
- Illustrator
Mitch works in a variety of mediums but her favourite is a good old-fashioned messy dip pen and India ink. She often collaborates with her partner, The Age writer Danny Katz. They are best known for the YABBA Award-winning Little Lunch series (which was made into a mockumentary series by the ABC). Mitch . . .
Renee Treml
- Artist
- Author
- Graphic novelist
- Illustrator
Renee writes and illustrates books for young children. Her titles include One Very Tired Wombat, Once I Heard a Little Wombat (2016 Speech Pathology Book of the Year Award; 2016 Environmental Award for Children’s Literature), and Ten Little Owls (CBCA Notable Book Early Childhood 2017). Her first graphic novel/illustrated mystery for middle . . .
Michael Salmon
- Artist
- Author
- Illustrator
Michael has been involved in graphics, children’s literature, TV and theatre since 1967. Michael’s many credits include his Alexander Bunyip show (ABC TV 1978-88), pantomimes, fabric and varied merchandise designs, toy and board-game invention and the writing and illustrating of 162 books for children. The ACT Government commissioned a bronze statue of . . .
Jeannette Rowe
- Author
- Illustrator
Jeannette is one of Australia’s bestselling preschool authors and illustrators. She has sold over four million books worldwide, and is published throughout Australia and 25 other countries. Her books are available online in 15 different languages. Jeannette’s work as a writer has grown from a strong educational base and her . . .
Judith Rossell
- Author
- Illustrator
Judith is a writer and illustrator. She is the author of the award-winning Stella Montgomery series: Withering-by-Sea, Wormwood Mire and Wakestone Hall. Judith has written over a dozen books and illustrated about 80. Her books include maze and puzzle books, picture books and novels, and have been published in more than 20 languages. Her most . . .
Andrew Plant
- Artist
- Author
- Illustrator
Andrew is an author and illustrator of picture books. He has presented sessions in schools and libraries from Alice Springs to Beijing and France. He also paints murals, and designs and builds theatre sets for schools and amateur theatre groups. Andrew’s book, The Poppy, is a story of Australian soldiers . . .