Bong Hyun Shin is an illustrator born and raised in South Korea, with a background in Architecture and Interior Design. She is based in Seattle living with her husband, two children and a dog. She loves to use various techniques, textures, and vibrant colors, and keeps testing out different materials for continuous improvement. Bong Hyun enjoys drawing cute and humorous characters, and displaying their emotions. She draws funny and child-like facial expressions for viewers to better understand a child's perspective. She wants children to kindle their imaginations with her art. When she is not drawing, she can be found reading, cooking, walking and playing with her adorable dog Bella. Connect with her at www.bonghyun-shin.com.

Tina Shepardson is an award-winning, retired teacher of 33 years who now delights, educates, and inspires children by writing children's books. Her literary journey began at 8, crafting booklets with crinkled paper, crayons, yarn, and a hole puncher. Author of "Walkout" (Spork) she hosts the Lil' Leaders Podcast, celebrating young leaders and literacy by interviewing kids about their experiences in the hopes of impacting others. Tina volunteers with the Book Buddy Program, enhancing students' literacy skills. When not writing, this winter enthusiast enjoys watching snowstorms at her home outside Syracuse, New York and in the Catskills with her family and two Akitas by her side. Discover more at www.TinaShepardson.com.