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David is a retired lawyer with degrees in law and economics. He and his wife Patricia established and ran Schnauer and Co, a successful law firm on Auckland's North Shore, for 25 years. Between them they have four children and seven grandchildren.

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The author Guy Hardy Scholefield, 1877-1963, is listed in the Te Ara Dictionary of New Zealand Biography the successor to his pioneering publication as journalist, historian, archivist, librarian and editor. Scholefield's distinguished career included periods on the literary staffs of leading newspapers, war correspondent duties during World War One, and two decades as Parliamentary Librarian at the General Assembly Library and Dominion Archivist. He was the author of a number of books including the first Dictionary of New Zealand Biography, Notable New Zealand Statesmen and Newspapers in New Zealand.

Julie Schooler is an author of self-help and parenting books and mama of two beautiful tiny humans. Her 'Easy Peasy' books provide simple and straightforward information on parenting topics. The 'Nourish Your Soul' book series shares delicious wisdom to feel calmer, happier and more fulfilled. She wants you to rediscover YOUR sparkle so is on a mission to help busy people have all the love, energy and fun they deserve without the guilt or overwhelm. Julie lives with her family in New Zealand, a small, magnificent country at the bottom of the world, where you may find her trying to bake the world's best chocolate brownie. Connect with her - search for 'Julie Schooler' on the socials and say hi or visit her at her home on the Internet at JulieSchooler.com.

Philipp Schorch is a professor of museum anthropology at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitat in Munich, Germany, and honorary fellow at the Alfred Deakin Institute for Citizenship and Globalisation, Deakin University, Australia.

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Kristen Schroeder writes for children from her home in Minnesota, where she lives with her family. Freddy the Not-Teddy was inspired by her son’s favourite stuffed toy, Freddy. Hilary Jean Tapper is a picture book illustrator, perpetually enchanted by the magic of watercolour and small folk. She has drawn small persons since she herself was a small person – and you’ll find such naughty wee characters on everything she touches! 

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Moemoana Safa'ato'a Schwenke is a proud daughter and custodian of Samoa and the Pacific Islands. An artist, dancer, environmental advocate, writer, director, and tutor at Matavai Pacific Cultural Arts Centre, Moemoana is deeply committed to preserving and promoting Samoan and Pacific culture. As Miss Samoa