Deborah Kerbel is the critically acclaimed, award-winning author of several books for young people of all ages. Her books include Under the Moon which was shortlisted for the Governor General's Literary Award and Sun Dog (Pajama Press) which won the 2019 IODE Ontario Jean Throop Book Award and the Forest of Reading Blue Spruce Award. Deborah was born in London, England, and raised in Toronto where she now lives with her family.
Marianne Ferrer was born in Venezuela and immigrated to Canada in 1998. After attending Dawson College in Montreal, Quebec, for illustration and design, she completed her education in graphic design at the Université du Québec à Montréal. Marianne has illustrated many books including Toucania (Monsier Ed), Mel and Mo's Marvelous Balancing Act (Annick Press) and The Invisible Garden (Orca). Her style is characterized by its charm, delicacy and depth. Marianne lives in Montreal.