Sufiya Ahmed is an award winning children's author of over 30 books.

Caroline Carpenter is Children's Editor and Deputy Features Editor at The Bookseller, the UK's leading book trade magazine.

Allen Fatimaharan is an award winning illustrator and animator based in Oxfordshire who has illustrated over twenty books since 2019.

A writer, poet and creative writing instructor, Dev has an MA in Writing for Young People from Bath Spa University. She lives in London.

Bali Rai is a leading voice in UK teen and children’s fiction, writing over fifty books since 2001, and winning multiple awards. Born in Leicester, his writing is inspired by his working-class, multicultural background.

Farrah, a Londoner, found storytelling joy through books, Barbies, and The Sims. When she isn’t living in fantasy land, she works in Higher Education.

Radhika Sanghani is an author, journalist and writing mentor. Her novels have been published in 14 countries, including The Girl Who Couldn't Lie and How To Get Magically Popular.

Alom Shaha is a dad, author, and science teacher whose work has been dedicated to sharing his passion for science and education with the public.

Shyala Smith is a children’s author and screenwriter with a full time career in marketing. Born and raised in Sri Lanka, she now lives in London with her family.

Imogen Russell Williams reviews children’s books for The Guardian and has written children’s non-fiction, a forthcoming YA novel and poetry for children and adults.