Sally Rippin was born in Australia, but grew up in many other countries including England, Brunei, Hong Kong and China. Her family moved nearly every two years because of her father's work. When Sally finished her secondary studies in Australia, she went to China and studied traditional Chinese painting for three years; this became the basis of her first novel, Chenxi and The Foreigner .
Sally has written and illustrated books for all ages, including the 'Fang Fang' books. Books she has illustrated include Gezani and the Tricky Baboon by Valanga Khoza and The Rainbirds by David Metzenthen, CBCA Picture Book of the Year for 2006. See www.sallyrippin.com for more information.
