Robert Swindells combines hard-hitting subject matter (homelessness, racial intolerance, nuclear war) with page-turning storytelling in his powerful novels for teenagers. He has won major awards and established himself as one of the most reliable but consistently surprising writers for young people.
Amanda Hulme graduated with a Bachelor of Dramatic Art from Victorian College of the Arts. She has worked extensively with many theatre companies including Complete Works Theatre Company and Theatre @ Risk. Amanda has also been involved with the Melbourne Fringe Festival.