Brian & Anne Moses

 Brian has been labelled 'one of the nation's favourite children's poets', and he and Anne have co-written books previously, including 'A Wartime Cookbook' for Wayland and four picture books for the American market. Find Brian @ https://brianmoses.co.uk/

Claire writes & illustrates poems, picture books & middle-grade fiction & works for her local, not-for-profit bookshop. She lives in Devon & loves exploring the wild landscapes of nearby Dartmoor. Her work has been published by The Toy, Paperbound & The Dirigible Balloon. Claire’s portfolio: www.claireflewis.com

Stuart is a mobile dog groomer by day & a children's author/illustrator by night. Illustrating the picture book, 'I'm not Max, I'm Maximus Autonomous!' He’s now using all his skills & imaginative world with his own children's chapter book. Get ready to explore Ponderstuff in 2026, where adventure & imagination collide.

 Sarah comes from a teaching background & it was here that she realised how valuable books are to children's emotional & social well-being. A mum to 4 daughters, 4 cats & 1 dog, she can be found forever with a notebook & pencil in her hand because who has the time to actually sit at a desk & write? 

Hazel is a children’s author, poet and occupational therapist. Her writing is packed with adventure, humour and heart-warming moments. 

She was a Scottish Book Trust New Writers Awardee in 2021 and has had several poems and short stories published, including in The Toy and Little Thoughts Press.

 Sue is a children's author living in South West London with her husband & two children. She has a passion for writing rhyming picture books & has authored several interactive board books, too. Sue enjoys writing children's poetry & has poems published both online and in print. She is also the founder of The Toy Press.

Tabatha is a multi-published children’s book author & columnist for a parenting newspaper in the USA. She believes in fostering a love for literacy at a young age & is passionate about writing emergent reader & picture books.

She conducts writing workshops in schools as well as libraries. 

Find Tabatha @ MagicScribes.com

Dale's debut picture book, 'My Grandad is an Alien' & poetry anthology, 'My Socks Have Gone Bonkers', both have received critical acclaim.

He conducts storytelling & poetry workshops in primary schools around the UK & has been featured in many poetry publications. 

Mark is a children’s poet and teacher. His debut picture book, “Halloween Date From Hell” came out in October 2022 to rave reviews. Mark has featured in The Caterpillar, Gill Education’s ‘Over The Moon’ series, many magazines such as Paperbound, Parakeet & in Brian Moses’ “The Best Ever Book of Funny Poems” anthology. 

Nadine is a children's author & art teacher from Gloucestershire with a passion for writing rhyming picture books, chapter books & middle-grade novels that explore themes of paranormal, mental health, mythology, & folklore. 

She hopes to inspire curious children who dream of things that exist beyond the normal.

Dr Ffion Jones is a children's author & illustrator in Swansea, Wales. She has been writing & illustrating children’s books for over 13 years. Ffion's a passionate mental health advocate & works in schools, delivering mental health & wellbeing projects. 

Find her at: https://www.ffijones.com/

Frances is a teacher and lives in Derbyshire with her husband & two children. She writes adult romance stories.

Frances has written 'The Purple Hearted Series' which are adult romance stories with all the cheeky swears and spice.