Gemma Barder lives in Market Harborough, Leicester, with her family and a mischievous cocker spaniel. She started life working in children’s and pre-teen magazines before moving into the world of publishing. She’s now a freelance writer full time and writes activity books, treasuries, novels and storybooks for children, as well as publishing her own magazine. Gemma writes a wide range of children’s books for Sweet Cherry, with more projects in the pipeline.Mai Ngo is a freelance book illustrator by day, qualified cat servant by night since 2018. Her illustration studio is based in Hanoi, Vietnam. Mai love books, especially children’s books. She is now SCBWI’s member and was the SCBWI Featured Illustrator in April, 2020.