Andrew Cope is the award-winning author of the much-loved Spy Dog series, selling almost 300,000 copies of his books in the UK alone. He has won numerous book awards including the Redhouse Children’s Book of the Year Award in 2006 and Richard and Judy’s Book Club (7+) in 2007. He is a teacher, writer, and a huge fan of Derby County football club. He currently lives with his wife and two children in the middle of nowhere.
Eoin Colfer worked as a teacher before turning his attention fo full-time writing for children. He is best known for his phenomenally successful Artemis Fowl series. Eoin lives with his family in Ireland.
Megan Cole is a celebrity and fashion blogger who lives in London with her best friend Jess. She has written for numerous magazines, flown all over the world interviewing stars and was once asked out for mojitos by an A-Lister, but had to leave to catch her flight. He wasn’t her type anyway (honest) but it was nice to be asked…
Linda Chapman brings years of experience to the Hello Kitty Fiction series, as she has worked in and written children’s books for many years. Bestselling series she has worked on include My Secret Unicorn, Skating School and Rainbow Magic.
Clare Chambers is the author of six adult titles, published by Century/Arrow. She won the 1998 Romantic Novel of the Year with Learning to Swim.
Steven Camden is a leading spoken-word poet, performing as Polarbear. He also writes radio plays, teaches storytelling in schools, and was a lead artist for The Ministry of Stories.
You can find out more about Steven at www.facebook.com/stevencamdentheauthor and you can also follow him on twitter at @homeofpolar.
Lauren Child burst on to the children’s books scene in 1999 and has since published many bestselling and award-winning books, including those featuring the hugely popular Charlie and Lola, and the Clarice Bean series. She has won numerous awards including the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal and the Smarties Gold Award. Her books have been made into an award-winning TV series and have sold in many languages with runaway success.
