Berthe Jansen is a Buddhist scholar, mother of two daughters, and Dutch translator for the Dalai Lama. She lived for over ten years in Dharamsala, India, where she learned Tibetan fluently. She has degrees in Buddhist Studies from Oxford and Leiden University and has published a book on Tibetan monastic communities. She also regularly translates for lamas at Buddhist centres and translates classic Buddhist texts. She is assistant professor of Buddhist Studies at the University of Leipzig and is currently based in Amsterdam. Victoria Coles resides in Somerset, England, with her crazy cat and leopard geckos. She is constantly influenced by the beautiful countryside, its inspiring views and bountiful nature, creating the perfect backdrop for her creative endeavours. After completing her illustration degree, she is now beginning her adventures in children's book illustration.