Mathilde Stein(1969) was born and raised in the Netherlands and studied at the Bordeaux School of Fine Arts. In the United Kingdom she worked as Senior Lecturer in Event Management at the University of Central England before returning to the Netherlands. www.mathildestein.nlMies van Hout(b. 1962) studied at the Arts Academy in Groningen where she majored in graphic design. Her illustrations are cheerful and witty, skilfully painted and distinctive. Mies van Hout¿s work has been published in more than twenty countries. www.miesvanhout.nl