Inda Ahmad Zahri is a surgical doctor who spends much of her time writing and illustrating for children. She grew up in Kuala Lumpur, studied in Bristol and made a home in Meanjin / Brisbane only to move to Riyadh (for now). Inda’s books have been longlisted and shortlisted for multiple awards, including The Children's Book Council of Australia, Speech Pathology and Diversity in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand awards.Syd Fini is a Brooklyn-based artist known for his captivating visual storytelling. Born in war-torn Iran during the Iran–Iraq conflict, Syd found solace indoors, drawing inspiration from his favourite movies and animations. This early passion led him to become a storyboard artist for feature films by the age of 18. He continued to evolve as a director of animations and a graphic novelist. Syd shares his artistic life with his wife, a talented puppet maker and painter, in New York City.