Nick Sharratt has written and illustrated many books for children and won numerous awards for his picture books, including the Sheffield Children's Book Award and the 2001 Children's Book Award. He has also enjoyed great success illustrating Jacqueline Wilson books. Nick lives in Brighton.
Award-winning children's author Giles Andreae has enjoyed success both in the UK and abroad with his picture books, such as Giraffes Can't Dance and The Lion who wanted to Love, published by Orchard and illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees. He has also enjoyed huge success with his PURPLE RONNIE character cards and merchandising. He lives in London with his wife and young children.
Lenny Henry made his TV debut in 1975, when he won the New Faces talent competition at the age of 18. Since then he's done children's TV, sitcoms, dramas, stand-up comedy and a Hollywood film. He is also one of the founding figures of Comic Relief. Lenny Henry has won numerous awards throughout his career, including BBC British Personality of the Year and the Edric Connor Inspiration to Black People Award.