Caryl Hart is a full-time children's author, who also runs creative events and workshops at schools, libraries and festivals. When she's not writing, Caryl can be found at her local gym, hiking in the hills of the Peak District with her dog, or drinking tea in a nearby cafe. Her favourite place is the library because its nice and warm and full of books. She lives in Sheffield, UK with her family. For more information and activities visit: www.carylhart.com

Deborah Allwright has made a dramatic impact on the picture book scene since the publication of The Night Pirates. After the hugely successful She'll be Coming Round the Mountain and the critically acclaimed Don't Read this Book! Deborah works in a studio in Islington, stopping only to attend designer clothes sales, and to do a spot of DJing at music festivals.