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← Back to all Alkista Halikia Author She/Her Northern Europe, Southern Europe Alkisti Halikia is an award-winning author from Greece. Having studied Philosophy and Gallery Studies, she now works as a Museum Education Officer designing and performing educational programmes for pupils aged 4-12 years old. Q&A Tell us something interesting about yourself: I am not sure what a spirit animal is, but my birth flower is a daisy, symbolising innocence and purity. Current job title: Freelance Museums Education Specialist Tell us your favourite medium for reading: I prefer printed books. Tell us your favourite location for reading: I like to read on a sofa or in bed but not late at night. How would you describe your identity? A Greek woman author, coming from a small country with a long storytelling tradition. Book title: Step Into My Shoes What inspired your creative process in writing or illustrating your book? I used to make up stories for my daughter at bedtime. This one grew out of those moments. Favourite character or moment from the book – and why? The big hug of resilience between mother and daughter. What themes or messages does your book raise? To show empathy is something we need to be taught and reminded of. How would you describe your artistic or writing style in three words? Immediate, emotional, true. What aspect of the story did you most connect with, and how did it shape your illustrations? What I connect with most is the playful way the story treats empathy and understanding. Materials and techniques used for this book’s illustrations: Collage with photos. Favourite illustration – and why? The last one, which shows two girls of different backgrounds walking together. Connect IG: @alkistishalikia BOOKS BY Alkista Halikia Step Into My Shoes View book

← Back to all Arielle Dance Author She/Her USA, Northern America Arielle Dance, PhD is a Black queer advocate for invisible illnesses currently residing in New Jersey. Through her writing and advocacy, Arielle helps promote disability visibility, recognize inclusive family structures, and navigate grief and loss. Q&A Tell us something interesting about yourself: I am a tap dancer, but not sure I'm that good. Tell us your favourite medium for reading: Print and audio. Tell us your favourite location for reading: I love reading on our couch, lying on the chaise. How would you describe your identity? Black queer woman with invisible disabilities. Book title: Dearest One What inspired your creative process in writing or illustrating your book? This book is in memory of my grandmother who died from breast cancer when I was 16. Favourite character or moment from the book – and why? The child. What themes or messages does your book raise? Ancestry, loss, encouragement, advice, nature. How would you describe your artistic or writing style in three words? Poetic, affirmations, letters. What aspect of the story did you most connect with, and how did it shape your illustrations? Turn your face to the sun. Somehow Jenny captured my words so beautifully in her illustrations. Favourite illustration – and why? Turn your face to the sun. Somehow Jenny captured my words so beautifully in her illustrations. Connect IG: @DrDanceWrites BOOKS BY Arielle Dance Dearest One View book

← Back to all Anastasia Suvorova Illustrator She/Her Russia, Eastern Europe Anastasia Suvorova is an award-winning children’s book illustrator from St Petersburg, Russia. She is the 2018 winner of the Bologna Children’s Book Fair Silent Book Contest. Q&A Coming soon - watch this space! Connect IG: @chaosego W: https://chaosego.com BOOKS BY Anastasia Suvorova Shadow View book

← Back to all Ashok Banker Author Ashok Banker is the bestselling and critically acclaimed author of over 63 books which have sold over 3.2 million copies in 21 countries and 61 languages. This is his debut picture book. Q&A Coming soon - watch this space! Connect IG: @ashokkbanker W: https://www.ashokkbanker.com/ BOOKS BY Ashok Banker I Am Brown View book

← Back to all Anna Cunha Illustrator Brazil, Southern America Anna Cunha is an award-winning Brazilian artist who has illustrated more than 20 books for Brazilian and international publishers. Her work has been shortlisted for the Jabuti Prize and received a João-de-Barro Prize honourable mention. Q&A Coming soon - watch this space! Connect IG: @anna_cunha W: https://annacunha.com BOOKS BY Anna Cunha A Story about Afiya View book Anita and the Dragons View book Maybe You Might View book

← Back to all Bashabi Fraser Author Scotland, Northern Europe, Southern Asia, India Dr Bashabi Fraser, CBE, HonFASL is an award winning poet and children’s writer. She is the recipient of a CBE (2021 The Queen’s New Year Honours) for Education (her academic work), culture (poetry) and cultural integration (her bridge building projects linking Scotland and India) and was made Honorary Fellow of the Association of Scottish Studies in 2022. She lives in Edinburgh. Q&A Coming soon - watch this space! Connect W: http://bashabifraser.co.uk BOOKS BY Bashabi Fraser A Card for My Mum View book

← Back to all Clara Dackenberg Illustrator Sweden, Northern Europe Clara Dackenberg is a Swedish illustrator and visual artist. She studied in Gothenburg and Stockholm before debuting as a picture book illustrator. Her work has been chosen for the Contemporary Swedish Illustrators exhibition at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair. Q&A Coming soon - watch this space! Connect IG: @claradackenberg W: https://claradackenberg.com BOOKS BY Clara Dackenberg The Playdate View book

← Back to all Clara Anganuzzi Illustrator Seychelles, UK, Eastern Africa, Northern Europe Originally from the Seychelles, Clara Anganuzzi studied Illustration at Falmouth University in the UK before completing an MA in Children's Illustration at the prestigious Cambridge School of Art. Q&A Coming soon - watch this space! Connect IG: @claraanganuzzi BOOKS BY Clara Anganuzzi Violet's Tempest View book

← Back to all Daniel Hahn Translator UK, Northern Europe Daniel Hahn is a celebrated British writer, editor and translator. In 2020, he was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to literature and in 2023, he won the Ottaway Award for the Promotion of International Literature. Q&A Coming soon - watch this space! Connect W: https://www.danielhahn.co.uk BOOKS BY Daniel Hahn The Invisible Story View book

← Back to all Cory Reid Illustrator UK, Northern Europe Cory Reid has a BA in Illustration from Loughborough University. He has worked in the creative industries for almost twenty years, starting as a greetings card designer before moving into children’s publishing Q&A Coming soon - watch this space! Connect IG: @coryreid_illustration W: https://www.coryreidillustration.co.uk BOOKS BY Cory Reid My Mummy Marches View book

← Back to all David Colmer Translator Australia, Netherlands, Western Europe, Australia and New Zealand David Colmer is an award-winning Australian writer and translator, mainly of Dutch-language literature. He translates novels, poetry and children’s literature and lives in Amsterdam with his family. Q&A Coming soon - watch this space! Connect BS: @davidcolmer.bsky.social BOOKS BY David Colmer Azizi and the Little Blue Bird View book

← Back to all Izzy Evans Illustrator UK, Northern Europe Izzy Evans lives in a little terraced house in rainy North London, where they pursue numerous interests from science to reading poetry. They draw inspiration from nature, mythology, and the multicultural history of their city to create their work. Q&A Coming soon - watch this space! Connect IG: @izzydoesthings W: https://izzytheillustrator.tumblr.com BOOKS BY Izzy Evans My Mummies Built a Treehouse View book