Chren Byng was born in America, but soon moved to her mother’s homeland, Australia, where she grew up by the beach. Chren’s career in books began over 20 years ago, as a bookseller, and she has worked in publishing since 2005. In her day job as a children’s book publisher, Chren has edited and published award-winning and bestselling books from many of Australia’s most-loved authors and illustrators. She aspires to have one-tenth of their talent. Chren lives in Sydney on the unceded lands of the Cammeraygal people, with her partner and their young children.