Steven Bryant is a multi-talented creative professional with a background in graphic design, illustration, and photography. His passion lies in creating illustrated children’s books, having self-published six since he began his series in 2017. Growing up, Steven was always engaged in drawing, writing, and reading, with a childhood dream of working in animation, inspired by Disney cartoons. Though life’s twists led him to graphic design, his love for writing and illustrating remained strong. Steven’s career began with graphic design work for various clients, but he eventually decided to pursue his passion for children’s books. Starting with simple sketches and concepts, he leveraged his design skills to write, illustrate, and self-publish his first book, Santana’s Bad Hair Day. This marked the beginning of his ongoing journey in children’s literature.

Flavia Drago is a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator from Mexico. Known for her unique and enchanting children’s picture books featuring horror characters like vampires, witches, and monsters, Flavia’s work has captivated audiences around the world. To that end, she is a recipient of the 2021 Klaus Flugge Prize for her book, “Gustavo the shy ghost.” Flavia was the illustrator of the fair at the 2024 London Book Fair and is currently pursuing a PhD at Anglia Ruskin University, where she researches the genre of horror in children’s picture books. In this in-depth interview, Flavia shares her creative journey from Mexico to Spain, Paris and the UK, offering insights into the challenges and triumphs she’s faced along the way. Discover how Flavia’s works are perceived across different cultures, the inspirations behind her beloved characters, and her views on the horror genre in children’s literature.