Mike Lucas is the author of several picture books including Christmas Train and the CBCA Notable Book Olivia's Voice. He has also written and published several books of humorous children's poetry, has had work highly commended in magazines and contributed to poetry anthologies. In 2017 Mike was one of the main organisers of the Adelaide Festival of Children’s Books. He presents writing and poetry workshops at schools, owns a bookshop in Blackwood, South Australia, and works as a full-time engineer.
Sofya Karmazina is a book designer & illustrator currently living in Spain who has illustrated many books for children, including Christmas Train with Mike Lucas. In 2021, she was shortlisted for the New Illustrator Award by the Children's Book Council of Australia.