Paulette Sarmonpol was born in London but spent the early part of
her childhood in Thailand. Paulette and her daughter, Kai, now live
on the edge of Hampstead Heath, London where the story of Where are
My Onions takes place.
Silvia Vignale lives in Genoa, Italy. In 1993, she won the
UNICEF "Illustrator of the Year" award at the Bologna Children''s
Book Fair. She is the mother of two little girls, who constantly
inspire and check her work.