Mick Elliott is an author, illustrator, TV producer, literacy ambassador and mischief-maker who has been doodling and telling stories since he was a toddler. His debut middle-grade trilogy, THE TURNERS (Hachette 2016), was nominated for an Aurealis Award. His illustrated series, SQUIDGE DIBLEY (Hachette 2018), has been sold in six international territories. His new picture book DADS & DOGS (Walker Books 2023) celebrates the different types of dads - and dogs - in the world. Mick also works as an award-winning children’s TV producer and screenwriter, and has produced acclaimed productions for Nickelodeon, the Sesame Workshop and the ABC.  @whatmicksaw on Instagram