Claire Richards
- Animator
- Artist
- Illustrator
Claire is a young cartoonist and illustrator. She has illustrated half a dozen picture books for young children, including Goldilocks and the Three Koalas. She has also illustrated A Little Bit by Peter and Christine Maniaty, which was a CBCA Notable Book. She works mostly in watercolour but also plays with digital art, animation . . .
Sally Heinrich
- Author
- Illustrator
Sally has illustrated more than twenty books as well as writing and illustrating her own picture books, novels and a series of information and activity books on various Asian countries. Sally’s work has been recognised through fellowships from the Asialink Foundation, The May Gibbs Children’s Literature Trust, Varuna the Writers’ . . .
Angela Sunde
- Author
- Illustrator
Children’s author and illustrator Angela Sunde writes novels, picture books and short stories. Awarded 3rd place in the CYA Conference ‘Illustrated Picture Book’ competition and shortlisted (twice) for the Charlotte Duncan Award, Angela hopes to inspire the dreams of children everywhere. talks and workshops Formerly an award-winning language and literacy teacher with . . .
Peter Carnavas
- Author
- Illustrator
Peter Carnavas creates picture books for children and grown-ups to enjoy. He writes simple yet poignant tales, accompanied by whimsical illustrations, that combine to create layers of meaning for the reader. His books include Jessica’s Box (shortlisted CBCA Crichton Award and CBCA Notable Book 2009), Sarah’s Heavy Heart, The Important Things and Last Tree in the City. talks . . .
Lesley Vamos
- Animator
- Artist
- Graphic novelist
- Illustrator
Lesley studied at the College of Fine Arts, UNSW, receiving a Distinction in the Bachelor of Digital Media with Honours in Animation. She spent the next year in LA getting experience and is now working as a freelance illustrator and graphic designer, spending time both here and abroad to ensure . . .
Cathy Lane
- Author
- Illustrator
Cathy has written and/or illustrated six picture books including Butterfly Kisses and Knock Knock Who’s There?, written by Mary Small. Recently she redesigned and illustrated Butterfly Kisses as a picture book app for the iPad. Cathy has worked part-time as specialist primary art teacher and design teacher at TAFE. She has presented four solo art exhibitions . . .
Jill Carter-Hansen
- Author
- Illustrator
Jill is an author and illustrator, having published a number of her own children’s books and collaborated with authors on several others, including Bearly There with Aleesah Darlison. Jill’s talks for adults take 1-1.5 hours and focus on her own original and/or screened work. She shares the often amusing stories behind the creation . . .
Stephanie Owen-Reeder
- Author
- Illustrator
Dr Stephanie Owen Reeder is the author of two books for adults and seven books for children, three of which she also illustrated. Her books include the historical novel Lost! A True Tale from the Bush (Shortlisted and Notable Book, CBCA Book of the Year Awards 2010) and the picture book I’ve Got a Feeling! (IBBY Outstanding . . .
Marc McBride
- Artist
- Graphic novelist
- Illustrator
Marc McBride has illustrated many books including the hugely successful Deltora Quest and Quentaris series, The Deltora Book of Monsters, Old Ridley, Journey From The Centre Of The Earth and Tales of Deltora.
Adam Wallace
- Author
- Illustrator
Adam Wallace is a qualified engineer and primary school teacher who discovered a talent for writing hilarious, horrendous and heartfelt books for children.