Conny Palmkvist is an award-winning writer, editor and literary critic from Sweden. Having made a name for himself writing historical fiction for adults, in 2020 Palmkvist was awarded for his children's book debut in a contest hosted by one of Sweden's largest children's book publishers. The jury praised his unique tone and dark sense of humour. His signature is, and will always be, his close perspective, as well as the poetic undercurrents of his texts.
Tom Percival is an award-winning writer, artist, video producer and musician based in Stroud.
He's the creator of several children's books including middle grade series Dream Defenders, award-winning novel The Wrong Shoes, picture books The Invisible and The River and the bestselling Big Bright Feelings series - translated into 21 languages. Tom has become the go-to talent for empathetic and inclusive books that explore emotional health and well-being, which resulted in him working with BBC Children in Need in 2020 on short film titled Goodbye Rainclouds.
He's the creator of several children's books including middle grade series Dream Defenders, award-winning novel The Wrong Shoes, picture books The Invisible and The River and the bestselling Big Bright Feelings series - translated into 21 languages. Tom has become the go-to talent for empathetic and inclusive books that explore emotional health and well-being, which resulted in him working with BBC Children in Need in 2020 on short film titled Goodbye Rainclouds.