Vanessa is a successfully published author of a number of books for children. Her most recent is When Dad Came Home. She also works as a librarian at a primary school, writes reviews of books, and is on the management committee of a children's literature organisation. Kanapu is a former teacher, licensed translator and interpreter and is currently a director of Whenua Oho in Rotorua. Scott is a well-known illustrator, designer and artist based on the Kapiti Coast.