Erin Falligant has written more than 50 books for children--from picture books and middle-grade fiction to advice and activity books. An experienced author with a versatile voice, she writes fiction based on beloved toy and animation properties such as American Girl, Disney, Minecraft, and Pok�mon. Her Joss series for American Girl, written about a young surfer with hearing loss, earned a 2020 Moonbeam Gold Medal Award. Erin has also written educational picture books for Cantata Learning and draws from her master's degree in child clinical psychology to write advice books on changing bodies, standing up to bullies, making friends, and mastering mindfulness. To learn more about Erin and her books, visit www.erinfalligant.com Chiara "Soia" Manetti is an Italian illustrator who grew up in the countryside. They were never good with words, so they learned to express and communicate through art--eventually making it their job! They studied sculpture for theatre props and are currently learning animation to refine their storytelling abilities. Soia loves picking up different hobbies, like crochet, and spending time with their cat.