Larissa Ferenchuk is a writer who loves all things magical and whimsical. She spends hours dreaming up new story ideas that can inspire and empower children, including her first book, Two Rabbits (EK Books, 2024). Larissa also works with Primary School and Preschool children in her role as a School Services Officer.

Larissa enjoys participating in activities in her local community in her spare time. From being a member of her local fruit and vegetable swap group, to gardening at home and in a community garden, she has found that being involved in your local community creates a sense of connectedness and a feeling of belonging.

Larissa lives in Adelaide with her husband and three children. When her children were younger, they had a treehouse in a beautiful old fig tree in the yard – the perfect place to hide and watch the world go by.

Fiona West is a Zimbabwean-born Australian artist and illustrator based in Brisbane. Her sensory, playful approach combines the freshness of pencil, crayon, paint and collage into whimsical, quirky illustrations. Fiona has worked in the arts industry in South Africa, London and Australia, and has a Doctorate in Visual Arts through Griffith University, Brisbane.