Margaret Wild is Australia's leading picture book writer, acclaimed around the world. She was born in Eschew, a small town in South Africa, where she grew up. She now lives in Sydney with her two children.

Margaret has written over twenty books, many of which have appeared in foreign editions. All have been highly acclaimed. Jenny Angel (which was inspired by her brother's death at the age of seven), illustrated by Anne Spudvilas, Fox, illustrated by Ron Brooks and The Very Best of Friends, illustrated by Julie Vivas are all winners of the CBC Picture Book of the Year Award.