Katrina Moore is the author of many acclaimed picture books, including One Hug, Chang’e on the Moon, Grandpa Grumps, and its companion Grumpy New Year. Her books have been named a Best Children’s Book of the Year by Bank Street College of Education, selected for several state award lists, chosen as an Inclusive Book for Children Top Pick, translated globally, and the recipients of starred reviews from Booklist and School Library Journal. A former elementary educator for thirteen years with a MA in teaching, she’s previously taught in Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, and New Jersey. Katrina lives in Georgia, with her family, where her mission is to create books that children will hug for ages. Visit her online at KatrinaMooreBooks.com.

Biva Nguyen is a self-taught illustrator living in the UK with her husband, son, three dogs, and one cat. Before an illustration class ignited her passion for drawing, she worked in the marketing in Vietnam. Among other picture books, she is the illustrator of Leaf It to Me! by Katrina Moore. She still can’t be-leaf the dream of making books is actually her life now. You can see more of her art on Instagram @BivaDraws.