How to Wait for Christmas

<p>Rochelle Stephens writes under R. A. Stephens. She is published in both educational and trade markets. Her Riz Chester series included The Fingerprint Code which was shortlisted in the Speech pathology awards (2024). She has completed her Masters in Editing in Publishing with a thesis exploring middle fiction for teens. Rochelle loves writing stories, but has little time with teaching, publishing and family so mostly writes short fiction such as picture books inspired by maths or family. She dreams of the day she finishes a full-length novel without getting distracted!</p><br><br><p>Born in Samarinda, Indonesia, Novia Heroanto is an Australian children’s book illustrator based in Sydney. With a background in early childhood education and graphic design, she creates heartfelt, character-rich illustrations and stories about family, friendship, and belonging. When not drawing, she coaches at a local women’s gym and, together with her family, enjoys being part of their church community. She also continues to hone her picture book writing skills.<br /><br> </p><br>