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Sally Rippin is Australia's highest-selling female author and has written over 100 books for children and young adults. Her widely popular Billie B Brown books are beloved across the globe, and have sold more than ten million copies in 18 countries. She loves to write stories with heart and characters that resonate with children, parents and teachers alike. Sally is a passionate ambassador for the 100 Story Building creative writing centre, was a regular presenter on 3RRR radio and is a popular speaker at schools and festivals. She taught Writing For Children as a part of the Professional Writing and Editing Program at RMIT as well as the Faber Academy and has mentored many emerging writers and illustrators.

Gareth Prosser is an Australian actor who has extensive international experience and training as a stage performer. His resume stretches from commercial reads right through to large volume corporate narrations, and character work for long running animations series. Gareth is the voice of Sally Rippin’s School of Monsters series.