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Zoë Barnish is an illustrator and 2D animator based in the UK. She has illustrated a number of children’s books, including MUNU and TOTTY by Shirley Galligan, World in Danger by Frankie Morland, and 7 picture books for the popular BBC series Wordwaves. Zoë has used 2D animation to bring her characters and graphics to life for videos and short films, including the BBC Bitesize series Isla and Connor Explore. Zoë has collaborated with a number of music artists, including Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter Amy Wadge and Britain’s Got Talent finalists, SOS from the Kids, to create music videos. She is particularly passionate about projects which benefit charitable causes, with previous works raising funds and awareness for conservation, environmental, and humanitarian charities. You can see more of her work here. Shirley Galligan is passionate about the need to conserve and protect endangered wild animals. Along with being a published children’s author, that has seen her first two books received to critical acclaim. MUNU the most special rhino in the world! which was nominated for the prestigious People’s Book Prize and documents the story of a rare Southwestern black rhino. Followed by a story about TOTTY, the sea turtle’s spectacular sea quest. Shirley’s commitment for animal welfare, wildlife, and compassionate conservation led her to establish The White Lion Foundation. Previously, Shirley spent more than 20 years as the PR Director of an international wildlife charity. She travelled extensively, working with international media and film crews, creating and promoting major wildlife appeals and worldwide news stories.