Blue Planet II

Leisa Stewart-Sharpe is a trained journalist turned children’s book author, who writes stunning children’s non-fiction and picture books. Her Australian childhood inspired her love for the natural world – and the stories of its strange and wonderful creatures. Her bestselling first non-fiction book, Blue Planet II, has been translated into several languages around the world.Pippa Curnick grew up in rural Essex and studied at Camberwell College of Art. She graduated from the University of Derby with a First Class degree in illustration. Pippa’s picture book Lucie Goose was shortlisted for the Evening Standard’s Oscar’s First Book Prize. Her website is www.pippacurnick.com and you can follow her on Instagram @pippa_curnick and on Twitter @PippaCurnick

Emily Dove is an illustrator living in Cleveland, Ohio, where the winding rivers and fall foliage never cease to inspire her. She is also a certified naturalist, and she uses her illustration to educate and excite others about our natural world.