Isabel Quintero was born and raised by Mexican immigrant parents in Southern California’s Inland Empire. She earned her BA in English and her MA in English Composition at California State University, San Bernardino. Her debut YA novel, Gabi, A Girl in Pieces, won the 2015 Morris Award for Debut YA Fiction and the Tomás Rivera Mexican American Children’s Book Award.
Tom is an award winning children’s book author and illustrator from the east coast of England. In addition to writing and illustrating his own children’s books, he has also illustrated many more. Tom and his wife Tabby live near Colchester, England, with their two sons. Together they share a passion for gardening and decorating. Tom is also a talented graphic designer and has created many beautiful prints. Tom is also a musician.