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Charlotte Barkla Author

Charlotte Barkla is a Brisbane-based writer who has worked as a civil engineer, physics teacher and full-time butler/chef/servant (to her two young children). She now writes children’s books. As well as dreaming up funny stories over a cup of coffee, Charlotte’s favourite things include autumn leaves, family bike rides and travel. Her first three children's books were published in 2020.

Erica Salcedo is a freelance illustrator living in the peaceful town of Cuenca (Spain). Erica studied Fine Arts in Castilla-La Mancha University, and completed her masters at the Polytechnic University of Valencia, specialised in graphic design and Illustration. Erica's illustrations are inspired by everyday life. Her style is a mixture of hand drawing with digital techniques, simply executed with a pinch of humour. Erica loves drawing, travelling, animals, drinking tea every day, eating sweets and working on diverse and creative projects.