Meredith Costain is a versatile, award-winning children’s author from Melbourne, Australia. Her work ranges from picture books through to poetry, series fiction and non-fiction. Her books include the quirky Ella Diaries and its sister series Olivia’s Secret Scribbles, Doodledum Dancing, and Musical Harriet, which was adapted for television. She enjoys presenting writing workshops for children and adults, and her many pets frequently wrangle their way into her stories and poems.