Children's book author Darcy Pattison writes award-winning fiction and non-fiction books for children. Her works have received starred PW, Kirkus, and BCCB reviews. Awards include the Irma Black Honor award, 5 NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Books, Eureka! Nonfiction Honor book, 2 Junior Library Guild selections, and 2 NCTE Notable Children's Book in Language Arts. Her books are translated into ten languages. She's the 2007 recipient of the Arkansas Governor's Arts Award for Individual Artist for her work in children's literature. 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.