Melissa Taylor is an award-winning educator, author, and literacy advocate who writes children’s books that celebrate curiosity, community, and the joy of learning. She is the author of Tova’s Sweet Solution (Red Comet Press) and Grayson the Library Guardian. Taylor is also the creator of the popular blog Imagination Soup, where she shares book recommendations and educational resources for families and teachers. With a background in early childhood and elementary education and years of classroom experience, she brings a deep understanding of young readers to her storytelling. Taylor lives in Denver, Colorado. Visit her at imaginationsoup.net Dave McCall is an illustrator and animator based in Essex, England. Trained in illustration, typography, and hand-drawn animation, he spent a decade creating visual narratives for film before turning to children’s books. His work is inspired by classic animation, graphic novels, and richly imagined worlds, and is known for its strong sense of character, atmosphere, and storytelling. McCall brings a cinematic quality to his illustrations, creating immersive scenes that invite readers to step fully into the story. Visit him at davemccallart.com