Emily Rosenthal (she/her) is a writer and illustrator based in Baltimore, Maryland. She loves ghosts, monsters, and all kinds of creatures, and frequently tells stories about them. When not coming up with stories, Emily plays soccer, watches scary movies, and snuggles with her cat. She's thankful for everyone who has believed she has something important to say. Leroy Has Something to Say is her first picture book. Connect with her at emilyrosenthalart.com. Thai My Phuong is a Vietnamese illustrator passionate about visual storytelling.

With a BFA in Interior Design and an MA in Sequential Art/Illustration, she has worked with international publishers and taught illustration classes. Phuong currently lives in Chicago with her husband and a cat. Visit her work at https://thaiphuong.net.