Gillian Sze (gilliansze.com) is the author of multiple poetry collections, as well as You Are My Favorite Color, The Night Is Deep and Wide, When Sunlight Tiptoes, The Little Green Envelope, and I Drew a Heart. She studied creative writing at Concordia University and received a PhD in études anglaises from Université de Montréal. Originally from Winnipeg, Gillian now lives with her family in Montreal, where she teaches creative writing and literature.You can follow Gillian on X and Instagram @gilliansze.

Michelle Lee (mklillustration.com) was born and raised in Southern California. She studied printmaking and biology at UC Berkeley and earned her MS in education at the University of Pennsylvania while working as a K-8 science teacher. When not illustrating picture books, Michelle works as a freelance illustrator/designer and maintains a children's clothing line she co-founded. She enjoys making things, being in nature, and chocolate chip cookies. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband. You can follow Michelle on Instagram @fromthebear.