Rashmi Sirdeshpande is a lawyer turned children's author who loves taking big ideas and making them accessible and exciting for young readers. She writes non-fiction picture books that ignite children's curiosity, as well as fictional stories that crackle with imagination. When she's not playing with words, you'll find her on her yoga mat twisting herself into all sort of shapes.

Annabel always knew she wanted to be an artist when she grew up. Nothing makes her more excited than a pile of paper and a seriously sharp pencil. She has a passion for picture books, and loves creating characters.

Annabel's style is bright, bold and full of colourful fun. She uses her experience as a surface pattern designer to bring lots of texture, layers and patterns into her work, and has illustrated everything from Children's books and maps to greeting cards and packaging. Her first book with Hachette Australia, Bella the Brave, will publish in 2021.

Annabel lives in the beautiful Somerset countryside with her husband and a house full of muddy boys and dogs.