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John Williamson (Author)

John Williamson is, without question, an Australian Icon. His entertainment career spans more than fifty years, boasting sales of over 5 million albums. His unofficial anthems, funny and tender ballads and tributes to unsung heroes have captured the spirit of the nation in song more than any other performer. He remains one of the most in-demand live performers in Australia. His fiftieth album, Honest People, was released in 2014 at the same time as his autobiography, and in 2018 he released his fifty-first, Butcherbird. Three songs from his popular JW’s Family Album have been made into delightful, entertaining picture books for children, along with a beautiful new song and book written as an anthem to the sea.

Jonathan Bentley (Illustrator)

Jonathan Bentley has illustrated over fifty books for authors including Shaun Micallef, Margaret Wild, Patrick Guest, Andrew Daddo, Lian Tanner, Glenda Millard, P. Crumble and Jo Kasch. He has also written and illustrated eleven of his own. Along the way Jon has won the NSW Premier’s Literary Award 2020 and the Tasmanian Premier’s Literary Award 2022, and has also been shortlisted for the Prime Minister’s Literary award, CBCA awards, an ABIA award, and the White Raven, all for picture books. His books have been enjoyed by children all over the world. He grew up in West Yorkshire, England, and lives and works between Australia and Europe with his wife and two kids.