Trish Cooke

Trish Cooke is the author of So Much! illustrated by Helen Oxenbury, as well as many other books for children. She is also a playwright who has created various retellings and adaptations of children's fairy tales, including the Olivier Award-nominated Cinderella. Trish Cooke lives in northern England.

Sophie Bass is the illustrator of Windrush Child, written by John Agard. She draws inspiration from her mixed British and Trinidadian heritage and from music, social justice, mythology, and symbolism. She works by hand, employing traditional techniques with gouache and pen to create contemporary images characterized by strong figures, vivid colors, and a distinctive style. Sophie Bass lives and works in London.