Slow Down Collection

Rachel Williams studied literature before becoming an editor and publisher of children’s books. She is also the creator of bestselling natural history and adventure books, including the Atlas of Adventures series and Illuminature. She lives with her husband and children in London. Laura Brand is the author of the Sunday Times bestseller The Joy Journal and enjoys sharing her crafty experiments and creative ideas for everyday play. She lives in the English countryside. Freya Hartas is a UK-based illustrator specializing in children’s books. She lives in the vibrant city of Bristol with her partner and their ancient black cat, Katsu, and works from her cozy, cluttered desk in a shared studio down the road. She graduated from Falmouth University in 2014 with a first-class honors BA in illustration. Hartas loves to conjure up humorous characters, animals, and monsters, creating the most fantastical worlds for them to inhabit and get lost in. After studying illustration at Central St. Martin’s in London, Leonie Lord began her children’s picture book career illustrating books for Martin Waddell. She lives with her husband and two sons in Gloucestershire, England.