Micol Ostow is a notorious loser-of-things, including (but not limited to) hair ties, running socks, and fancy pens with sparkly ink. She lives and works in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband, her two daughters, and a very forgetful French bulldog. Micol is the author of numerous acclaimed books for young adults and children, but Louise Trapeze is her first chapter book series. Learn more about Micol and Louise at micolostow.com. Brigette Barrager is an artist, illustrator, designer, and writer of children's books, including Uni the Unicorn. She resides in Los Angeles with her handsome husband, cute doggy, and terrible cat. Visit Brigette at brigetteb.com.