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Mio Debnam
Mio has had various adult short stories and articles published; however, her passion
is in children's literature. She is the editor-in-chief for two daily English newspapers
for children, and the regional adviser for the Society of Children's Book Writers and
Illustrators. She has had a middle-grade novel published, as well as several
educational readers.
Karmel Schreyer
Karmel Schreyer is a former English teacher and the author of more than 20 books,
ranging from children's (Empress Emi-poo, Peek-a-boo Street) and young-adult fiction
(Naomi: The Strawberry Blonde of Pippu Town, An Ordinary Courage: Naomi in
Indonesia) to information/novelty (Hong Kong Surprise) and critically-acclaimed
history/memoir (By the Banks of the Brokenhead). Karmel contributes to magazines
and newspapers, and writes primary-level educational materials for markets in
Canada and Asia. Crunchy Cockroach: Phonics Poems for Hong Kong Kids, is her book
of phonics poetry popular in Hong Kong schools.
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Susan Sprengeler
As a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, Susan works
with those who create children's literature. She has authored educational materials
for Oxford University Press (China) including English First!, The Oxford Story Tree and
The Reading Rainbow. She also created Jumping Jive for the Hong Kong English Festival
and most recently another rhyme book, Hong Kong ABCs.
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Judith Simanovszky
A teacher of English by profession, Judith Simanovszky lives and works in a small town
in western Hungary. She enjoys writing stories in English and has a collection of her
stories of childhood reminiscences published by Pen Press under the title Friendly
Stories from Afar. She draws much of her inspiration from her travels and together
with her husband she runs a small publishing house focusing mainly on college
textbooks on economics.
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Louise Renwick
Louise’s passion for travel and adventure brought her to Asia and an interest in
anthropology, society and culture inspires her writing. After working as an English
teacher she now edits and contributes to several Hong Kong-based luxury
publications and Haven Books’ collection of literature.
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Adeline Ko (Illustrator)
A self-taught illustrator of children’s books and magazines, Adeline has used her love
for visual detail to forge a career illustrating children’s titles for publishing
companies in Hong Kong. Currently studying for a masters degree in Chinese children’s
literature she enjoys using her passion to create funny and interesting books for
children.
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