Sue Hardy-Dawson is a Yorkshire poet and has been published in children's poetry anthologies. Sue is dyslexic and takes a special interest in encouraging reluctant readers and writers.

Sue's debut solo poetry collection Where Zebras Go was shortlisted for the CliPPA (Centre for Literacy in Primary Poetry Award) and she was highly commended for the Manchester Writing for Children Prize.

After attaining a BA in Graphic Design in Moldova, Carolina received a distinction in Children's Book Illustration from the prestigious Cambridge School of Art.

Carolina's stunning debut picture book illustrating Walter de la Mare's poem, Snow (Faber), was published to critical acclaim, nominated for the esteemed Kate Greenaway Medal, and featured on The Independent's list of '11 Best Books for 4 to 7-Year-Olds'. Carolina went on to illustrate more of de la Mare's work for Faber: The Ride-by-Nights, Summer Evening and Silver.