Kelsey E. Gross grew up in Wisconsin and lived in New Mexico and California before returning to the Midwest. She now lives in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula with her partner, son, and pup. Kelsey aims to write books that inspire readers of all ages to take care of one another and the natural world. She’s the author of the Solstice & Seasons series picture books Winter, Summer, and Fall. Find her online at KelseyEGross.com.

Renata Liwska grew up in Warsaw, Poland, and now lives in Calgary, Canada. She is the illustrator of The Quiet Book and The Loud Book!, both written by Deborah Underwood and New York Times bestsellers. For The Quiet Book, Renata Liwska was awarded the Society of Illustrators Gold Medal and was named a Governor General’s Award finalist. She is also the illustrator of The Solstice & Seasons Series, written by Kelsey E. Gross.