Jessica Lee Hutchings is a trained chef with a degree from Johnson & Wales University. She has worked as a pretzel twister, watch salesperson, and high school teacher, but she has always dreamed about writing. Jessica is originally from Alabama but now lives in California with her husband Paul. She enjoys traveling to new places; revisiting old favorites, like Spain, Australia, and Hawaii; and eating doughnuts.

Srimalie Bassani lives and works in Mantova, Italy. Her mother has always encouraged her artistic expression, and she is the inspiration for her passion. Her work is full of surprises. She always tries to diversify her style based on every story she illustrates. It's almost impossible to remove her from her writing desk, where she keeps a stack of books and teacups of many colors.