Kate Forsyth is a renowned author, storyteller, and fairytale scholar. She has won several awards for her work, including the American Library Association Award for Best Historical Novel for her book 'Bitter Greens', and Aurealis Awards for multiple titles. In recognition of her contribution to Australian fairytale culture, she was awarded the Australian Fairy Tale Society Award in 2018.

Kate holds a Doctorate of Creative Arts in fairytale studies and is an accredited master storyteller with the Australian Guild of Storytellers. She also teaches writing retreats in locations like Australia, Fiji, Greece, and the United Kingdom.

Her work has sold over 1.5 million copies across various formats and languages.

Merle Hunt is an illustrator specialising in traditional illustrations that reflect the natural world and the universality of stories. Merle's illustrations tell stories inspired by literature and fairytales. Using nature and animals as the main reference, Merle's use of watercolours and in-depth, colourful detail creates an immediately accessible, warm appeal.