Lionel Bender is a British author of more than 70 children's illustrated information books, and is the Editorial Partner of book creation house Bender Richardson White.[1] He gives professional advice, talks, and workshops on many aspects of children's non-fiction publishing. Lionel is a long-term member of the British Minigolf Association, and a regular minigolf player, representing his country in European and World Championship Minigolf Sport events. He is a partner of UrbanCrazy, a company that designs, builds, and installs miniature golf courses. He is the co-author of the official Beginner's Guide to Miniature Golf.