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Valentí Ponsa (Terrassa, 1976) studied Fine Arts in Barcelona and comics and illustration at the Josa School. He is a multi-style illustrator who combines work in advertising with children’s and young adult books, as well as comics when time allows. His work has been translated into a number of languages. His most recent works include…

Jordi Ventura Padró (Badalona, 1976) studied Audiovisual Communication at Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona. He has worked on various radio programmes (L’hora del pati, Minoria Absoluta, La segona hora and Islàndia, on RAC1), has been a television scriptwriter (Polònia, on TV3) and has directed the documentary Fabra, diccionari d’un home sense biografia. Recently, he has been…

Regi Widmer has made a name for herself as an illustrator and author of children’s books, particularly in Switzerland. She regularly organises readings and workshops there. She lives in Muttenz, near Basel and the River Rhine. www.regiwidmer.ch

ERIC & EDGAR SCHWARZ, born in Saarbrücken in 1996, are two of three brothers. Having grown up together in Germany, they are now often far apart. Eric lives in Paris and works as an illustrator and comic-book writer. Edgar is working on his PhD in sports science, which takes him from Germany to Sydney, Mexico…

Anne Lambelet earned a bachelor’s degree in illustration from the University of the Arts in 2014 where she was awarded the Roger T. Hane award for the top illustration portfolio by a senior. Her graphic novel I’m a Dumbo Octopus was selected as an Outstanding Comic Award Honor Book in the Children’s Nonfiction category in…

Roberta Gibson is an entomologist with a master’s degree from Cornell University. She worked for a number of years as a research specialist before she caught the writing bug. When she’s not writing, she reads, takes photographs, and studies martial arts. She lives in Phoenix, Arizona, with her husband and son.

Geeta Ladi is an illustrator and designer born and raised in Mumbai, India. She is deeply influenced by the cultural and ethnic diversity of Mumbai, which itself reflects the richness of India. She has been fascinated by illustrations in story books since childhood. She believes that a good book can open up a new, mysterious…

Prasha Sooful is a Clinical Audiologist and Educator, with a Master’s degree in Communication Pathology (Audiology) and a Master’s degree in Education (Global Learning). She has worked clinically and in research and education for 17 years and has published papers in both fields. Born in South Africa, she now lives in Australia with her imperturbable…

Gabi Swiatkowska likes looking at the moon surrounded by seemingly infinite stars from her home in France. Find more of her books and illustrations at www.tildondesign.com.

Kate Hosford is the author of several picture books, including Infinity and Me which won the New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book award and was named an ALA Notable Children’s Book. She lives in Brooklyn.