Tjarko van der Pol (born 1983) studied at the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague. He made his debut as a children’s book illustrator in 2016 with The Poo Factory Theme Park, which went on to become an international bestseller. Since then, he has illustrated numerous picture books and non-fiction titles for children. His first author-illustrated picture book, I Want a Different Bed, was published in 2021. Tjarko is known for his detailed illustrations that always make attentive readers think – and smile. His work regularly appears in national newspapers such as NRC and Trouw, and his children’s books have been published in over fifteen countries.

www.tjarkovanderpol.nl

Liset Celie graduated from the HKU University of the Arts Utrecht in 2016. She loves to explore and capture the magic of daily life, and does it with a great sense of humour. Her illustrations are bright, minimalistic, and have a nostalgic feel. She draws her inspiration from handmade toys, children’s art, vintage book covers… and children themselves. Working with them taught her how to improvise and turn literally everything into a bright and colourful rainbow. Liset illustrated books by Jan Paul Schutten and Anke Kranendonk. Follow Me! is her debut as a picture book author. She lives and works in Utrecht.

www.lisetcelie.com