Marcus Allsop, writer and illustrator, was born and educated in the north of England, and studied fine art at Newcastle College of Arts and Technology. Interested in holistic living, he is part of an intentional community, and an advocate for children's health and well-being. Allsop works as a chef cooking for a group of forty adults and children, and is the author of Kalindi/ Hohm Press's popular book, We Like to Help Cook.