Shane Hegarty
Shane Hegarty has been writing stories for children since 2015, when middle-grade fantasy Darkmouth was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize. Shane is also the author of bestselling series Boot, which was nominated for the Sainsbury’s Children’s Book Prize, and Big Berry Robbery, which was shortlisted in the Laugh Out Loud Book Awards 2025.
Ruby Fresson creates timeless, bright, and humorous illustrations inspired by early 20th century comics and Japanese art. Her bold artwork has gained international acclaim, appearing in major publications like The New Yorker, The New York Times, The Guardian, and GQ.