Growing up in Poland with a front-row seat to the world of imagination, Natalia Paruzel-Gibson has been crafting stories for children for over a decade, drawing inspiration from her own experiences as a mother and her ongoing journey to see the world through a child's eyes. With a degree in Drama and Photography at the Etobicoke School for the Arts and a Masters of Arts from the University of Toronto, she is the author of Something Lost, SomethingFound and A Picture Day to Remember, Nina and the Missing Night is her third book for children.
Andie is a self-taught artist based in Calgary, Alberta, working primarily in watercolor and ink. Inspired by travel, architecture, and landscapes across Europe and Canada, her work captures the feeling of place through vibrant color. She also explores oil painting and occasional fantasy themes, creating expressive pieces that evoke nostalgia, wonder, and a sense of adventure. Nina and the Missing Night is her first book for children.