ROGER MCGOUGH is one of Britain's best-loved poets, who also writes for the stage and television. He has been awarded an OBE and a CBE for services to poetry, and was recently honoured with The Freedom of the City of Liverpool. His bestselling books for Frances Lincoln include An Imaginary Menagerie, Lucky, Until I Met Dudley and Dotty Inventions. Roger reads and performs his poetry all over the world. He lives in south-west London. MICHAEL ROSEN is one of the best known figures in the children's book world and the British arts scene. He has written numerous award-winning poetry books, non-fiction and picture books. He is also a journalist, broadcaster and performer, who visits schools in the UK and abroad with his one-man show.

He was Children's Laureate from 2007-9, using the post to be an "ambassador of fun". He supports Arsenal Football Club and lives in north London.