Tabatha Jean D’Agata, born and raised in Lawrence, MA, discovered her passion for writing at an early age. She has authored several children’s books including "Silent Sam" from Lee & Low Books which recently celebrated 20 years in publication and the enchanting "More Wishes" from Pandamonium Publishing House. As a dedicated literacy columnist for the Parent Express Newspaper, she advocates for the importance of reading and writing in children's lives. Beyond her literary pursuits, D’Agata shares her love for writing by conducting engaging workshops for children in schools and libraries, inspiring the next generation of storytellers. When she’s not crafting stories or leading workshops, she cherishes moments with her family and creating memo
Mark Bird is a children’s poet and teacher. His debut picture book, ‘Halloween Date From Hell’ came out in October 2022 to rave reviews. His latest picture book, ‘The Klangaroo’ illustrated by Chris White is out May 2024. Mark has featured in The Caterpillar, Northern Gravy, Gill Education’s ‘Over The Moon’ series, Brian Moses’ ‘The Best Ever Book of Funny Poems’ anthology and many magazines.
Rachel Jones is a real human being, despite there being some scientific evidence to the contrary.
Rachel’s passion for words began in early childhood. Her father crafted her a bed out of a bookcase. This magical place was where she first dreamt of writing her own stories.
She has published poetry and prose in different media around the world.
As would be expected, she is an active member of her local writers’ group in Katherine, Northern Territory, Australia. Her preferred genre is comedic horror. She has yet to find anyone that wants to read it.
She is passionate about her current role as a clinical nurse educator in the Big Rivers Region. She is fortunate enough to be able to spend much of her time tootling around The Bush on her way to remot
