First There Was Me, Then There Was You

About the Author

Yvonne Sewankambo is a Ugandan-Canadian writer and publicist based in Sydney, Australia. She has worked on campaigns across several industries, including publishing, film, television, education and the not-for-profit sector. Having lived in four countries on three different continents (and travelled to even more), Yvonne is passionate about telling stories that transcend borders.


Aurore McLeod was born in France where she studied Viking archaeology. She then moved to Australia as a young adult and discovered a passion for toy making. It wasn't until she started drawing her toy characters that she realised how much she enjoyed illustration. She now lives in Tasmania where she spends her days drawing characters on paper or creating them out of fabric.