Louise Ellis-Barrett is editor and 'team-leader' for Armadillo magazine. I have been reviewing books for a number of publications for many years now and have a very large home library as a result! My wonderful long suffering husband, a teacher, keeps threatening to make me a new bookcase because when I am not reviewing or editing I am busy working as a school librarian - another excuse for more reading! I adore my day job and am very excited by what I do - working with books and children is a true delight! When I have spare time my hobbies include knitting, sewing, cross-stitch, playing the saxophone and clarinet, gardening, baking, looking after my chickens and cat! I try to find some time amongst all this for reading and speaking to my husband too!
Doda Smith wears many hats… I am a children's poet and have been writing stories, and doodling for as long as I can remember. I also dabble as a singer/songwriter and play a number of instruments. I am an avid crafter, selling my jewellery and gift items online, and I used to have my own web design service. I live in the Highlands of Scotland, with my wonderful husband and three lovely children and feel very blessed to be surrounded by so much beauty. I have been a reviewer with Armadillo for several years now, and have come on board as an assistant for the web design process, and to help with donations.
 Linda Newbery has written widely for young readers of all ages. Her young adult novel Set in Stone was the Costa Children's Book of 2006. She has twice been short-listed for the Carnegie Medal, for The Shell House and Sisterland. Her titles for younger readers include Catcall, Nevermore and Polly's March. She has recently published her first picture book, Posy, illustrated by Catherine Rayner. Linda has tutored on Arvon courses and reviewed fiction for both 'The Times Educational Supplement' and 'The Guardian'. Her latest title, Lob, is published by David Fickling Books. Her book The Sandfather was chosen by IBBY UK to be their Honour Book for Writing 2010. More information about Linda and her books can be found on her website. Linda is co-ordinating the teenage reviews area of the magazine.
Adele Geras has published more than 90 books for readers of all ages. Her young adult novel, Troy was highly commended for the Carnegie Medal in 2000 and her latest book is Dido (David Fickling Books). Her poetry collection for adults, Voices from the Dolls’ House, (Rockingham Press) came out in 1994. She lives in Manchester and has two daughters and three grandchildren.
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