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Bethany Loveridge is a children’s author, illustrator, and educator based on Yagara and Turrbal Country. She is the author of the upcoming middle grade trilogy Harper Wells: Renegade Timeline Officer and the author and illustrator of chapter book series Josie Mack and the Mega Division, both with Wombat Books. An experienced presenter, curriculum specialist and arts education advocate Bethany is also the SCBWI Assistant Regional Advisor for Queensland and co-founder of Perentie Press.

Chris Kennett is a children’s book illustrator and author based in Bendigo, Victoria. Originally from Canterbury, England, Chris has been creating characters ever since he could hold a pencil – and professionally for over 20 years. Known for his bright, cartoony style, Chris has illustrated over 15 books, including the Star Wars Little Golden Books series for Random House, School of Monsters with Sally Rippin, and Brunocorn with Rory H. Mather. He is also the creator of two picture books, Alpha Monsters and Rudy Toot. Chris has also been involved with animation, including character design for the TV show The Day My Butt Went Psycho by Andy Griffiths.