Joseph Elliott is a British writer and actor known for his work in children's television. His commitment to serving children with special needs was instilled at a young age: his mother is a teacher trained in special needs education, and his parents provided respite foster care for children with additional needs. He has worked at a recreational center for children with learning disabilities and as a teaching assistant at Westminster Special Schools. The heroine of this trilogy was inspired by some of the incredible children he worked with, especially those with Down syndrome. Joseph Elliott lives in London.