Children's book author and indie publisher Darcy Pattison writes award-winning fiction and non-fiction books for children. Five books have received starred PW, Kirkus, or BCCB reviews. Awards include the Irma Black Honor award, five NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Books, two Eureka! Nonfiction Honor book, two Junior Library Guild selections, two NCTE Notable Children's Book in Language Arts, a Notable Social Studies Trade Book, an Arkansiana Award, and the Susannah DeBlack Arkansas Children's History Book award. She's the 2007 recipient of the Arkansas Governor's Arts Award for Individual Artist for her work in children's literature. Her books have been translated into ten languages. Freelance animator and illustrator NICOLE STANDARD began in 2D animation working for Netflix, Cartoon Network, and CBS. She now illustrates for non-profits and publishers around the globe. She lives in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia, CA with her husband and two dogs.She loves bringing characters to life either through illustration or animation. Her work is inspired by colour and whimsical imagery. Don't tell her dogs, but she loves to draw cats. When she is not in her studio drawing, you'll find her outdoors with her husband, snuggling with her two dogs, or sipping a coffee at a local cafe with a good book.