Mij's first children's book won the Kathleen Fidler award in 1993 and she's been writing ever since. She used to test out her stories on her children, now she tests them on her granddaughter. Her picture book 'One More Sheep' won the English Association 4-11 awards and was also shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal.
Mary McQuillan was shorlisted for the Sheffield Book Award for her first picture book 'Who's Poorly, Too' written by FCBG winner Kes Gray. She is a highly successful illustrator with a knack for character and humour.