Myke Mollard is a children’s educator, illustrator, author and designer – just some of his creative talents. He began his career in graphic design, branding management and producing commercials for TV. He later found outlets for his passion for educating kids about the world around them, informing and entertaining them in the classroom and online, and via his superbly illustrated books. His book An A-Z of Australian Bush Creatures has sold 90,000 copies and counting. His latest books, Wildlife of the Great Barrier Reef and Australian Backyard Birds, were featured as Notables in the 2024 CBCA awards.