Girls Like

Katrina Germein is a best-selling children’s author, published and translated internationally. Her popular titles include Bev and Kev, Fabulous Frogs, One Little Duck, and the My Dad Thinks He’s Funny series. Katrina’s work has been Highly Commended in the Prime Minister’s Literary Awards and won a CBCA Honour, as well as CBCA short-listings and Notables. Katrina is a past winner of the Speech Pathology Book of the Year Award and the SCBWI Crystal Kite Award. Her books have been recorded five times for the children’s television show, Play School. When she’s not writing books or talking about them, Katrina enjoys reading, daydreaming, and drinking tea with friends; she also likes bushwalking and going to the beach. 2026 sees the release of Katrina’s twenty-ninth picture book, Girls Like.

Deb Hudson is an illustrator and designer based in beautiful Melbourne, Australia. Creating for both children and the young at heart, her illustrations are whimsical and nature-inspired with a sweet, cheerful, and handmade feel. Her work has appeared in over 20 books, as well as stationery, home goods, and greeting cards. Since her 2018 debut with The Golden Thread, Deb has worked on many beloved projects, including the What Zola Did series. Her clients include Penguin Books, Hachette, MidnightSun, Disney Plus, and La La Land Gifts. She was also the featured illustrator for the 2021 Victorian Premier’s Reading Challenge.