Michelle Portice loves planning and taking trips and is always prepared with anything and everything she can possibly pack. Kit and Kaboodle, her first book series, was inspired by the one time she packed light for a weekend trip to Norway. She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and daughter.

Mitch Mortimer loves traveling. His artwork can be seen in books, apparel, magazines, advertisements and toys. He lives in Wisconsin and is always sure to pack as little as possible when going on wild adventures. Kit and Kaboodle is his first book series.