Chad Kolcze – Author/ Creator

Chad was first inspired to write children’s picture books after having his first child, Maiso-Marlie (aboriginal meaning; ‘Surf-Boy’) and identifying the lack of sport in the picture book market.

A uni student, studying PDHPE teacher at the time, Chad realized the powerful influence of imagery; ‘monkey see, monkey do’, and set out to give the new generation the edge over its talented predecessors through his action sports picture book series. The birth of his first son ended an era of professional snowboarding and mountaineer adventure, happily retreating back to the coast for warmth, family and waves.

Byron is now home, a place where Chad plots and plans, plays and trains for whatever challenges that arise. Along with the role of teaching and caring for Primary and High School kids, Chad fitness trains others, involves himself in actions sports recreationally, actively raises Maiso & Tiger and has sworn to daughter Tiger-lily he will create a book with her as main character next…

Jeremy Austin – Illustrator/ Designer

Jeremy has found the balance between passion and career. He is an avid skate rat, salty surfer and all round fun creative guy. He draws, prints, paints, and makes animations and his work speaks for itself.