Alice Kuipers is the author of fourteen books for young adults and children, and her work has been published in thirty-six countries. Born in London, England, she now lives in Canada with her partner, the author Yann Martel; their four children; their dog, Bamboo; and their cat, Merlin. Alice has writing tips and ideas for budding writers on her website, including a free course for young writers. Find her at alicekuipers.com.Diana Toledano's name is pronounced Deanna because she is from Spain. Like Polly, she has curly hair and wears glasses. In addition to working as an illustrator, she teaches workshops. She now lives in Sacramento, California, with her husband, daughter, and two fluffy cats. Learn more about her at diana-toledano.com.
