The Upside of Being Down (BookLife Freedom Readers)

Charis Mather is a children’s author at BookLife Publishing who has a love for writing stories.  Charis enjoys both reading and writing about the weird and wonderful, whether from the real world or from the imagination. Her studies in linguistics and experience working with young readers have given her a knack for writing material that suits a range of ages and skill levels. Charis is passionate about producing books that emphasise the fun in reading and is convinced that no matter how much you already know, there is always something new to learn.

Moylin Chong has been fascinated by storytelling since she was a child. She has been consistently drawing, painting and sculpting since she was young. Originally practising as a fine artist, she found herself between the two worlds of animation and illustration. Having a multidisciplinary background has helped her engage in many different projects within the games and film industries. She currently works as a lecturer in concept art in the West Midlands. In her spare time, you may find her collecting vintage teapots or printmaking.