Katie Hickey is an illustrator whose work deals with both the narrative and informational realms, and often combining the two. A graduate of Falmouth University in Cornwall, England, Katie's work frequently takes inspiration from her travels and surroundings to create characterful and atmospheric images.
Catherine Johnson is the master of historical fiction for children; her prose is warm and wise and utterly gripping -- Katherine Rundell If it doesn't make you angry you haven't read it properly -- Fleur Hitchcock Matthew Henson's life plays out like a story ... This book really highlights our ignorance in not recognising sooner his incredible plight in defying the odds, breaking boundaries, fighting prejudice and becoming a true black pioneer -- Scott Evans, The Reader Teacher Wonderful ... Uncovering the forgotten and hidden histories of those who have been marginalised is a serious and necessary undertaking and this book is a great addition to that genre -- The Letterpress Project