Pizza Pete and the Peculiar Professor

Carrie Sellon was born in Bristol and now lives in Hampshire with her husband, three children, dog friend (Mabel), tortoise friend (Sid), chicken friends (Bluebell and Snowy) and thirty thousand bee friends (Andy, Pamela, Ellie, Mark... you get the idea). She used to travel the world making wildlife films for the BBC, but now, much like Pizza Pete, prefers hanging out at home, eating too much pizza. Pizza Pete was her debut children’s book in 2023, and was longlisted for the SPARK Book Award, won the InspiREAD Book Award (shorter book) and shortlisted for The Week Junior Book Awards.

Brenock O'Connor is a British actor best known for his role of 'Olly' in Game of Thrones. He also stars in Amazon’s critically acclaimed television adaptation of Anthony Horowitz's hit series Alex Rider, playing Alex's best friend and sidekick, Tom. O'Connor's other television work includes notable performances in Sky's Living the Dream, Channel 4's BAFTA–nominated Irish comedy Derry Girls, and the BBC's Dickensian and The Split. He has also voice acted in video games, audiobooks and podcasts, and is a singer-songwriter performing under the name McGovern.