Cynthia Platt received her MFA in Creative Writing from Lesley University and is the author of several books for children, including the picture books Grow, A Little Bit of Love, and Panda-Monium!, and the middle grade novel Parker Bell and the Science of Friendship . A long-time children's book editor, Cynthia has also worked as a high school English teacher and at educational nonprofits. Visit her online at cynthiaplattbooks.com and on Twitter @cynplatt. Leire Martin began her career as a 3D artist, but drawing was always her passion so she decided to become a professional children's book illustrator instead. She lives in Spain.