Sabrina Malcolm is a writer, illustrator and graphic designer with a background in botany and geology. Her first picture book, Blue Moon Bird, was published in 2013. She illustrated two books shortlisted for the NZ Post Children’s Book Awards: Koro’s Medicine by Melanie Drewery and The Flytrap Snaps by Johanna Knox. The former was listed as a White Raven book, and the latter shortlisted for the LIANZA Esther Glen Award; both were chosen as Storylines Notable Books. Her illustrations have also appeared in scientific publications and the School Journal. Sabrina has a Masters of Design in Illustration from Massey University, has taught at Massey in illustration and design, and has received a DINZ Gold Pin award for design excellence.