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Rebecca Atkinson is a writer, creator and Executive Producer. She has over 27 years' experience across TV production, online and print journalism, including BBC, Film 4, The Guardian, Vogue and Marie Claire. Her most recent production is Mixmups, an animation series for pre-schoolers on Channel 5, Milkshake. As a leading specialist in the representation of disability in children's industries, Rebecca has a thorough knowledge of play theory and special educational needs. She is the co-founder of the successful Toy Like Me campaign and co-director of toylikeme.org, an arts and play non-profit, which starts playful conversations with children about disability. Susie Hammer is a Polish illustrator and graphic designer based in Madrid. Susie uses simple shapes and vivid colours to create a playful, happy, imaginary world. She loves drawing and painting and mixing techniques to create something different with each project. Although she works mostly digitally, her hands are frequently stained with all the colours of the rainbow. Susie's illustrations can be found on textiles, paper goods and in magazines and books throughout Europe. When she is not daydreaming about dogs driving cars, Susie can be found teaching art workshops for children.