Oti Mabuse is a professional dancer, choreographer, presenter, and actress known for her star quality on BBC's hit shows Strictly Come Dancing, whose top award she won in 2019 and 2020, and Oti's Boogie Beebies. Born in South Africa, she has been dancing since the age of four. Dance with Oti: The Bird Jive is her debut picture book. She lives in London. Samara Hardy is a designer and the award-winning illustrator of numerous picture books. She lives in Brighton, England.