This is My Happy Place

Emma is an author of books for adults and children. Her picture books with Affirm Press follow her successful debut picture book, Wonderful Shoes (Windy Hollow), which was a CBCA Notable Book (Early Childhood) in 2022. In addition to being an author, Emma has worked as an occupational therapist and small-business owner. She is an active participant in the kidlit community and a passionate literacy advocate through the children's education charity, Ardoch. Emma loves to travel and renovate houses; she lives in Naarm/Melbourne on Boonwurrung land with her family.

Jen Khatun is a children's book illustrator of Bangladeshi/Indian heritage, based in the beautiful coastal county of East Sussex. Jen enjoys being a creative-holic and a tea-holic and there is never a day without cooking up something scrumptious - both in her studio and her kitchen! Recurring themes in her illustration include nature, patterns, everyday life, childhood nostalgia and quirky outfits! Her art is whimsical, bold, fun colourful and playful all at once.

A celebration of the places, people and things that bring us joy!