Highly acclaimed author of children's and young adult books, Gillian Rubinstein, was born and educated in England and moved to Australia with her husband in 1973. Gillian has written numerous notable and award-winning books, ranging from picture books and stories for younger readers to novels for adolescents. Gillian has won the Australian Children's Book Council Book of the Year twice and had several books listed as Honour Books in the same awards.
Francis Greenslade began performing with Adelaide University Footlights and has since worked extensively in theatre and television. Theatre companies he has worked for include Melbourne Theatre Company, Sydney Theatre Company, State Theatre Company and Playbox. Francis is best known for his television appearances in The Micallef Programme, Full Frontal and Pig's Breakfast.