Felice Arena is one of Australia’s much-loved children’s authors. His books have topped bestseller lists and garnered several awards, including six Australian Children’s Choice awards. His most popular books include the iconic Specky Magee series, the Sporty Kids series and a number of acclaimed historical adventure novels and CBCA notable books. Arena's books have been published around the world, including the UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, Turkiye, Vietnam, Taiwan, Japan, and China. Arena has received the YABBA's Graham Davey Citation Award recipient for his contribution to Australian children's literature. He's also twice served as a Victorian Premiers' Reading Challenge Ambassador. He lives in Melbourne, Australia.
Garry Lyon made a remarkable impression during his AFL career. He won Best and Fairest twice, gained All-Australian selection and led the Melbourne Football Club's goal-kicking. He held the post of captain from 1991 to 1997. In 1999, Garry announced his retirement, ending an outstanding career, and now appears on Channel 9's AFL coverage and The Footy Show.
Stig Wemyss is Australia’s most loved audiobook narrator for children and young adults. He has lent his voice to the work of some of Australia’s most accomplished authors, including Andy Griffiths, Paul Jennings, Tim Winton, Marcus Zusak, Margaret Clarke and, most recently, Andrew Daddo. For the last three years he has been the recipient of the ABIA audiobook of the year award, including for the Trent Dalton's widely acclaimed debut novel Boy Swallows Universe. Stig has also written his own successful audiobook series entitled, The Tripp Diaries, which he narrates himself. His success and popularity have led him to develop a one-man comedy show for kids, Stig Live @ The Library, which he has performed in schools and libraries around Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.