Máire Zepf is the first ever Children's Writing Fellow for Northern Ireland. She has published several books for children, including Irish language book Míp agus Blípín, (Meep and Bleepeen) illustrated by Paddy Donnelly (Futa Fata, 2022) and Rita Wants a Genie (Graffeg, 2022) illustrated by Mr Ando. Her picture book Ná Gabh ar Scoil! (Don't Go to School!) with illustrator Tarsila Krüse (Futa Fata, 2015) won a Children's Book Award from the Literacy Assocation of Ireland. It was IBBY honours-listed and also nominated for CBI Book of the Year. Paddy Donnelly is an Irish author & illustrator living in Belgium. His books include Here Be Giants, written by Susannah Lloyd (Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2024) and The Golden Hare (O'Brien, 2024). He was nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal 2022. Paddy's first book as both author and illustrator, The Vanishing Lake, was awarded the gold medal in the picture book category of the IPPY Awards.