Dolly Parton: Volume 28

About the author

Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, born in Barcelona, Spain, is a writer and creative director in constant search of new concepts for children's books. In 2014, she created a book for her two twin nieces for their birthday, which shortly thereafter became the first book in the Little People, BIG DREAMS series. This multimillion-copy bestselling series of picture books explores the lives of outstanding p eople. From Mahatma Gandhi to Aretha Franklin, to Prince, Sanchez Vegara researches complex careers and makes them accessible to young children, with her unique and mindful style of writing. She works with a diverse team of illustrators to make each book lively, eye-catching and motivating. Working for more than fifteen years for clients in top advertising agencies, her books combine creativity with learning, aiming to establish a new and fresh relationship between children and pop culture. Daria Solak is a Polish illustrator known for her vibrant, hand-painted illustrations that blend nostalgia with modern whimsy. A self-proclaimed '90s kid,' Daria works full-time as an illustrator in her London studio. Her distinctive style is characterised by bold colours, quirky textures and a joyful, hand-crafted aesthetic.

Daria Solak