Kallie George holds a master’s degree in children’s literature from the University of British Columbia.

She is the author of many acclaimed books for children, including the chapter book series the Magical Animal Adoption Agency and The Heartwood Hotel, and the picture books The Lost Gift and Secrets I Know.

When she’s not writing, she leads workshops for aspiring writers. Kallie lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, with her family - and her two stuffies, Teddy and Flopsy.

Lorena Alvarez Gomez is a freelance illustrator from Bogota, Colombia. Her work reflects her interest in color language and her willingness to experiment with diverse techniques and concepts. She has created illustrations for children books, independent publications, advertising and fashion magazines.