Steph Hinton is a freelance illustrator, living and working in London. She is passionate about telling a story through visual imagery and design, and loves the opportunity to develop enduring, loveable characters for young readers. Her clients include Quarto, Cottage Door Press and Parragon. In her spare time, she enjoys people watching around bustling cities, and discovering markets. First Stories: The Elves and the Shoemaker is her first title for Campbell Books.