Jennifer Maruno is the author of seven novels for middle grade and young adult readers as well as the picture books While You Sleep and Moose's Roof. Her novels have been nominated for the Pacific Northwest Young Readers Choice Award, the Hamilton Arts and Culture Award, the Rocky Mountain Book Award, and more. She received her Bachelor of Arts from Waterloo University and Master of Education from Brock University. Formerly the Vice-President of the Canadian Society of Children’s Authors, Illustrators and Performers, among other literary roles, Jennifer currently enjoys writing and mentoring other writers full time. Jennifer lives in Burlington, Ontario.Scot Ritchie is an award-winning illustrator and author with more than 60 books to his credit, including most recently Zander Stays. His books have been translated into French, Korean, Indonesian, Polish, Finnish, Arabic, and Dutch. Scot has worked with the National Film Board of Canada and has had his illustrations exhibited at the National Gallery of Canada. He lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Praise for Broom for TwoPublishers Weekly “2024 Halloween Reads for Kids and Teens” SelectionCBC Books “13 Canadian children's and YA books to read this Halloween 2024” Selection Shelf Awareness: Extra! – August 2026 Feature (Halloween) “In this companionable story....Ritchie’s action-forward renderings echo the book’s themes with casually drawn lines that twist and curl, and colors that fluidly move across the page, enhancing the story’s quite literally uplifting aspects.”—Publishers Weekly“A charming story that highlights the power of friendship and collaboration....this book will delight kids who crave witchy stories all year-round.”—Booklist “This is a sweet, witchy narrative, alongside messages about friendship, resilience, and following one’s own unique path.”—School Library Journal “A little witch discovers that some feats are only possible with the help of a friend in this whimsical picture book.”—Foreword Reviews“The writing is engaging, with a tone and cadence that’ll have readers eagerly following Little Witch and her new friend....an ideal read for Halloween, celebrating unexpected friendship and fun for the spooky season.”—Charlize Guerra, The Horn Book “This book would be a fun choice for a lighthearted Halloween storytime....[with] cute and cartoonish illustrations [that are] especially charming and fitting to the story.”—CLDC—Children’s Literature

Jennifer Maruno is the author of seven novels for middle grade and young adult readers as well as the picture books While You Sleep and Moose's Roof. Her novels have been nominated for the Pacific Northwest Young Readers Choice Award, the Hamilton Arts and Culture Award, the Rocky Mountain Book Award, and more. She received her Bachelor of Arts from Waterloo University and Master of Education from Brock University. Formerly the Vice-President of the Canadian Society of Children’s Authors, Illustrators and Performers, among other literary roles, Jennifer currently enjoys writing and mentoring other writers full time. Jennifer lives in Burlington, Ontario.Scot Ritchie is an award-winning illustrator and author with more than 60 books to his credit, including most recently Zander Stays. His books have been translated into French, Korean, Indonesian, Polish, Finnish, Arabic, and Dutch. Scot has worked with the National Film Board of Canada and has had his illustrations exhibited at the National Gallery of Canada. He lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Praise for Broom for TwoPublishers Weekly “2024 Halloween Reads for Kids and Teens” SelectionCBC Books “13 Canadian children's and YA books to read this Halloween 2024” Selection Shelf Awareness: Extra! – August 2026 Feature (Halloween) “In this companionable story....Ritchie’s action-forward renderings echo the book’s themes with casually drawn lines that twist and curl, and colors that fluidly move across the page, enhancing the story’s quite literally uplifting aspects.”—Publishers Weekly“A charming story that highlights the power of friendship and collaboration....this book will delight kids who crave witchy stories all year-round.”—Booklist “This is a sweet, witchy narrative, alongside messages about friendship, resilience, and following one’s own unique path.”—School Library Journal “A little witch discovers that some feats are only possible with the help of a friend in this whimsical picture book.”—Foreword Reviews“The writing is engaging, with a tone and cadence that’ll have readers eagerly following Little Witch and her new friend....an ideal read for Halloween, celebrating unexpected friendship and fun for the spooky season.”—Charlize Guerra, The Horn Book “This book would be a fun choice for a lighthearted Halloween storytime....[with] cute and cartoonish illustrations [that are] especially charming and fitting to the story.”—CLDC—Children’s Literature

Jennifer Maruno is the author of seven novels for middle grade and young adult readers as well as the picture books While You Sleep and Moose's Roof. Her novels have been nominated for the Pacific Northwest Young Readers Choice Award, the Hamilton Arts and Culture Award, the Rocky Mountain Book Award, and more. She received her Bachelor of Arts from Waterloo University and Master of Education from Brock University. Formerly the Vice-President of the Canadian Society of Children’s Authors, Illustrators and Performers, among other literary roles, Jennifer currently enjoys writing and mentoring other writers full time. Jennifer lives in Burlington, Ontario.Scot Ritchie is an award-winning illustrator and author with more than 60 books to his credit, including most recently Zander Stays. His books have been translated into French, Korean, Indonesian, Polish, Finnish, Arabic, and Dutch. Scot has worked with the National Film Board of Canada and has had his illustrations exhibited at the National Gallery of Canada. He lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Praise for Broom for TwoPublishers Weekly “2024 Halloween Reads for Kids and Teens” SelectionCBC Books “13 Canadian children's and YA books to read this Halloween 2024” Selection Shelf Awareness: Extra! – August 2026 Feature (Halloween) “In this companionable story....Ritchie’s action-forward renderings echo the book’s themes with casually drawn lines that twist and curl, and colors that fluidly move across the page, enhancing the story’s quite literally uplifting aspects.”—Publishers Weekly“A charming story that highlights the power of friendship and collaboration....this book will delight kids who crave witchy stories all year-round.”—Booklist “This is a sweet, witchy narrative, alongside messages about friendship, resilience, and following one’s own unique path.”—School Library Journal “A little witch discovers that some feats are only possible with the help of a friend in this whimsical picture book.”—Foreword Reviews“The writing is engaging, with a tone and cadence that’ll have readers eagerly following Little Witch and her new friend....an ideal read for Halloween, celebrating unexpected friendship and fun for the spooky season.”—Charlize Guerra, The Horn Book “This book would be a fun choice for a lighthearted Halloween storytime....[with] cute and cartoonish illustrations [that are] especially charming and fitting to the story.”—CLDC—Children’s Literature