Author:
Kat was born and raised in the small town of Wagga Wagga, NSW. After
spending seven years in Melbourne, Kat and her family returned home in
search of the right support for their son, Henry, who was diagnosed with
autism during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kat struggled to find the right book to help her daughter, Florence, understand
Henry’s unique way of experiencing the world and explain autism in a way that
resonated with her family, so she decided to write Henry & Flo.
She hopes that this story will help other parents and siblings to navigate the
beautiful, and sometimes challenging, journey of growing up with a family
member with special needs and remind us all that love, acceptance and
embracing differences makes life truly wonderful.
Illustrator:
Kayla Lee is an Adelaide-based artist and designer. From a young age, she has
had a passion for art, which led her to pursue studies in visual art and design.
With experience in various creative roles, Kayla has discovered the freedom and
happiness that illustration brings. While embracing a range of art mediums,
she finds particular joy in working with printmaking, oil painting, and digital
art and illustration. By day, she shares her passion as an art and design teacher
for secondary school students. Kayla appreciates the opportunity to mentor
young artists, encouraging them to explore and develop their artistic skills
and art practice. In her spare time, she eagerly draws, crafts, and brings to life
whatever comes to her mind.