Eleanor Levenson is a part-time university lecturer in journalism, specializing in teaching politics and feature writing to journalism students, and a part-time writer and editor. She has written several children's books, including the bestseller The Election from Fisherton Press. Eleanor worked in politics and journalism prior to having children and retains a huge interest in ensuring children learn about this subject, and that parents and teachers are equipped to teach them. Eleanor lives in London with her husband and three children.

Paul Boston studied illustration and design at Brighton University, England, and is inspired by 1950s children's books, antique maps and diagrams, 17th Century engravings, Gothic art, and Japanese prints. Paul's charming depictions of people and places have been commissioned for global advertising campaigns, publishing projects, and editorial commissions.