Aaron Blabey is an Australian author, illustrator, and playwright. He is best known for his popular children's books, including The Bad Guys, Pig the Pug, and Thelma the Unicorn. Blabey has won numerous awards for his work, including the Children's Book Council of Australia's Book of the Year Award and the Australian Book Industry Awards. He has also been shortlisted for the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal. Blabey's books have been translated into over 30 languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide. He is passionate about inspiring children to read and has been a strong advocate for literacy and creativity.