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Refiloe Moahloli is passionate about writing stories that bring out the best in the human spirit, stories where children and the inner child in adults can identify and celebrate themselves. Refiloe grew up in Mthatha in the Eastern Cape. She has a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Information Systems from the University of Witwatersrand and spent the early part of her career navigating the corporate world. An eye-opening assignment to Mumbai eventually led to her pursuing her dream of becoming a full-time writer. She currently lives and works in Johannesburg.

Nicci Martin is a children's book illustrator from the vibrant Bo-Kaap neighbourhood in Cape Town. Having started out in the world of advertising, her love for drawing changed the course of her career and she now spends most of her time illustrating in her studio. Nicci uses mixed media combined with stylized geometric shapes, organic textures and bright, flat colours to create her expressive characters and playful environments that connect with young readers and bring stories to life.