Kimberly Dean is an artist, yoga enthusiast, and #1 New York Times bestselling author. Before fulfilling her dream of becoming a full-time author and artist, she worked for the governor's press office in the state of Georgia. Her dreams became a reality in 2013 with the release of her first children's book, Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses . She has written many books since then, including the Willow and Oliver series. Kimberly lives in Georgia with her dog, Gypsy, and cat, Phoebe.