Baby Band

Further Information

Diane Jackson is a trained primary teacher with a Graduate Diploma in Music Education. She taught for many years in the classroom, later focusing on classroom music, science and special needs. Diane also worked on festivals for many years – managing and programming. She then managed her husband’s entertainment and music resource business. Diane’s writing career began in her 50’s. She co-authored a series of ukulele books Uke’n Play Ukulele which has now been released worldwide. Her interest in writing picture books was sparked when she became a grandma and she took short courses and workshops to learn the craft.

Giuseppe Poli is passionate about creating art that re-ignites a sense of wonder, discovery, adventure and imagination. Hootie the Cutie was Giuseppe’s first picture book.