Phil Perry began her career in magazines and journalism before moving to publishing pr and campaign consultancy. Over the years, she has worked with some of the biggest names in children’s books including Michael Morpurgo, Judith Kerr and Lauren Child, developing their media profile, managing their events and running campaigns for their books.

Photograph © David Mackintosh.

Claire Gill started her career as an agent before working for the popular London parenting magazine Angels and Urchins. She went on to set up the hugely successful children’s events agency StoryStock Circus of Stories and has worked with festivals, schools and theatres over the years running events and producing book-inspired productions and performance in association with publishers and theatres including Mr Benn, Elmer and Mr Gumpy shows.

Photograph © Claire Gill

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