Author
Terri Tatchell, Canada
A Canadian writer known for her Oscar and BAFTA nominated work on ‘District 9’. Her love for animals and allegory have united in the creation of the ‘Endangered and Misunderstood’ series, giving the underdogs of endangered animals a lyrical voice filled with laughter, adventure and relatable themes.
Ivan Sulima, Ukraine
Graduating from the graphics department of Kyiv Polytechnic University in 2010, this Ukrainian illustrator has brought over 14 children's books and 30 book covers to life. His award-winning work includes "Spy Fox" by Mariana Knyazevich (Best Illustrated Children's Book, Lviv Book Festival 2015) and "Cotton-Top Tamarin's Most Hairific Day"by Terri Tatchell (Winner, Next Generation Indie Book Awards 2024). He currently resides in Kyiv with his wife and three children.
Books: Aye-aye Gets Lucky, Adventures of a Pangopup, Okapi Loves His Zebra Pants, Tarsier Sings His Song, Cotton-Top Tamarin’s Most Hairific Day, Axolotl, Where’s Your Toe?
ILLUSTRATORS
Tina Perko, Slovenia
Tina Perko is a Slovenian children’s book illustrator with over 15 years of experience creating vibrant artwork for publishers and clients globally. Originally trained in fashion design, Tina spent years in the fashion industry before pivoting to her true passion: visual storytelling. She specializes in whimsical, humorous narratives brought to life through expressive characters and playful details. For Tina, illustration is a profession deeply rooted in joy, a warmth that is felt in every piece she creates.
Books: How to Fix Your Parents, Monkey-House Mouse and the Storytime Zoo, Monkey-House Mouse Makes a (Totally NOT Scary) Book
María Fló, Argentina
An Argentinian-Uruguayan illustrator. She holds degrees in Visual Arts from the National University of the Arts (UNA) in Buenos Aires and in Cinematographic Art from the Institute of Avellaneda.
She is currently working as a freelance illustrator, specializing in children’s illustration and visual development.
She has illustrated children's books for many authors, including Terri Tatchell, Ida Vitale, and others.
Books: Dreaming, Just Like You, Loving, Just Like You
TRANSLATORS
Katharina Torp Laguna, Mexico
A Norwegian translator with a great enthusiasm for languages and a love for animals. After finishing school, she traveled through Europe and Latin America, volunteered with wild animals in the Amazon, and currently lives in Mexico.
Books: ¿Axolotl, dónde está tu dedito?
Anne-Marie Sauques, France
Anne-Marie Sauques is a teacher with a passion for writing, particularly poetry. A true "lover of words," she enjoys sharing this passion with children, teenagers, and young adults, who have often surprised her with their creations full of freshness and spontaneity.
Books: Les aventures de Petit Pangolin, Une seconde chance pour Aye-Aye, Okapi Adore Son Pantalon Zébré, Axolotl, qu'as-tu donc fait de ton orteil ?
Elizaveta Kirizii, Ukraine
Elizaveta has been writing poetry since the age of 10, works in copywriting, and performs at poetry and music events. She loves animals, especially cats, and considers reading good books to be a true pleasure.
Books: Аксолотлю, де твій палець, Окапі та його зеброштанці, Пригоди Пангопапа