Philippos Mandilaras was born in Athens. He studied Contemporary Literature at Paris-Sorbonne University. He has published more than eighty books. In 2014, he received the Greek State Award for Best YA Literature. His innovative Greek Mythology/Greek History series for children has sold over 500,000 copies in Greece. He is actively involved in creative writing workshops for children and young people.

Natalia Kapatsoulia was born in Athens. She studied French Literature at the University of Athens and Illustration at the Ornerakis School of Applied Arts and attended seminars on children’s books illustration in Italy. She has participated in numerous exhibitions in Greece and abroad. She has been working as a freelance children’s books illustrator for many years now, but enjoys every single new project. She lives on the island of Kefalonia with her family and cats.