Iris Argaman

Iris Argaman is the author of a number of books for children, including Bear and Fred, which was awarded the Yad Vashem Prize in Israel and the Giovanni Arpino Prize for Children’s Literature in Italy. She lives in Israel, where she is a leturer on children’s literature, holds writing workshops, and writes activity books which promote museum education.

Avi Ofer is an illustrator and animation director born and raised in Israel and now based in Spain. His work has been exhibited in art shows and screened in festivals around the world. His illustrated books include A Queen in Jerusalem and A Concert in the Sand, both written by Tami Shem-Tov and Rachella Sandback, among other titles. Learn more online at www.aviofer.com.

Annette Appel is a translator of books for young readers and truly enjoys the challenge of making stories written in Hebrew accessible to English speakers. Annette grew up in Oak Park, Michigan, and now lives with her family on a kibbutz in northern Israel.