David and Jill Wright began their careers as geography teachers, before moving into teacher training. They travelled the world extensively, researching new material for educational and children's books. Sadly, David died in 2009, but his wife Jill continues to write about geography for children.

David Wright began his career as a geography teacher, before moving into teacher training. Together with his wife, Jill, and son and daughter, he has travelled the world extensively, researching new material for educational and children's books. David and Jill Wright are the authors of the highly successful Philip's Children's Atlas, now in its 15th edition.