Author:
The author, Margot Bain (whose nickname is “Gogo”), has worked in childcare as an assistant teacher. She has run an employment agency for mothercraft nurses, providing care to babies and families. She has done a writing course with the University of Tasmania.
Above all, she loves being an active grandmother to eight amazing grandkids and mother to four wonderful daughters. One daughter is a primary school teacher, one is an occupational therapist, one is a tech-whiz and TV producer, and one is an artist and jeweller. Margot loves to paint ceramics, she volunteers for the Australian Diabetes Council and occasionally sings in a community choir. She loved working on the children’s program at the Art Gallery of NSW when volunteering in recent years. She loves to write poetry and letters too! With her tips to guide children, Margot Bain is helping her readers to colour their lives with awesome values. Grandma Gogo’s Alphabet is a follow-up to her critically acclaimed debut book, Grandma Gogo: The Little Book of Encouragement, having been a finalist in both the ABLE Golden Book Awards in 2024 and the internationally recognised Next Generation Indie Book Awards in 2025. Grandma Gogo’s books have been embraced by numerous prestigious bookshops, childcare centers and schools. @grandma.gogo
Illustrator:
Hiruni Kariyawasam, known as Hiru, is a passionate and innovative illustrator renowned for her captivating and vibrant artwork that beautifully blends cultural influences with contemporary styles. Hiruni has a keen eye for detail and a unique artistic voice that brings stories to life through watercolor and intricate designs. Her work spans various mediums and projects, including children’s book illustrations. With a commitment to celebrating diversity and inspiring imagination, Hiruni Kariyawasam continues to make a memorable mark in the world of visual storytelling.