Amy Skala Tischmann is an award winning author whose passion for writing began as a young girl. An entrepreneur at heart, Amy's creative outlets include photography, book writing, and operating the The Little Free Library and The Little Bookshop. When she is not writing, Amy feeds her soul by reading to her sons, enjoying nature, and completing DIY projects. She lives in Aurora, Illinois with her husband and sons. Tatiana Ogorodnikova is a self-taught illustrator who started her way as a linguist and an English teacher. After becoming a mom, she got absolutely carried away by the magical world of children's book illustation and started her new professional path. She is based in Montenegro and works with authors and publishers worldwide, having illustrated more than 20 books. Tatiana takes part in charity illustration projects and strives to communicate kindness through the images she creates.