Child of Bethlehem

Elena Pasquali worked for some years in children’s publishing before becoming an author in her own right. She has a special interest in researching and retelling folk tales from around the world. She enjoys exploring new cultures and learning new languages that will help her understand those cultures better.

Kristina Stephenson trained as a set and costume designer and for many years she worked in theatre and television while dreaming of having children and illustrating books for them. Both dreams came true and Kristina now lives and works in Salisbury with her musician husband and two children who provide all the humour and inspiration anyone could want.