The English writer Charles Dickens (1812-1870) is one of the most important representatives of 19th-century Victorian literature. His first novels were published as serialized stories in newspapers. He created characters full of personality and often wrote about good triumphing over evil, highlighting the social problems of his time. A Christmas Carol is considered one of the most important works of literature.

Lisa Aisato is Norway's most popular and well-known illustrator. She has written six books of her own and illustrated the books of many well-known authors. Her book Odd Is An Egg was adapted into an animated short and won the Jury Prize at the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival. Her books have been translated into more than 20 languages.