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Kay Barnham (Author) Kay Barnham was born in Barrow-in-Furness, grew up in Carlisle, went to college in Brighton, and lived in Hove for a while, before sailing for Kinsale, Co Cork, popping back to Hove and then moving to the New Forest with her husband and daughter. And never at any point has she lived more than ten miles from the sea. She began working in children's publishing in 1992. She was an editor first of all, working on illustrated non-fiction and learning fun facts like how long it would take to walk to the moon - nine years - and how to spell palaeontology. Next, she commissioned fiction titles, editing picture books, storybooks and novels. And then she got the chance to write her own books, which she thinks is quite the best job ever. Except possibly being a chocolatier. She writes non-fiction as Kay Barnham. Her specialist subjects include ice-skating, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, lightning, fairies, Roald Dahl, Sir Isaac Newton, Christmas, dolphins, Florence Nightingale and very bad cracker jokes. And chocolate. She also writes fiction as Kay Woodward, including the Skate School series for Usborne and the novels Jane Airhead and Wuthering Hearts for Andersen Press. Altogether, she's written about a hundred books. Her favourite colour is navy blue. Her favourite chocolate is 85% cocoa solids.Emans (Illustrator) Emanuele, known as Emans, is an artist whose creative journey began with graffiti in Rome and expanded into a diverse exploration of visual art.After studying graphic design in Buenos Aires, he developed a passion for illustration and muralism, creating vibrant and intricate works that reflect the complexity of modern society.Returning to Rome in 2021, Emans has focused on capturing human emotions and stories through his art. His extravagant and vivid characters are a hallmark of his work, blending elements of traditional art with a dynamic street style. Emans finds inspiration in everyday life.His distinctive approach has attracted collaborations with major international brands, including Apple, Adobe, Nike, and his art has been featured in renowned publications like 'The Washington Post' and 'Cosmopolitan'. Emans continues to push the boundaries of his craft, creating art that resonates with diverse audiences and explores the intersections of culture, identity, and expression.