Kelli Dunham, RN, BSN is a nurse, a comedian, and an author of three other books: How To Survive and Maybe Even Love Nursing School, How to Survive and Maybe Even Love Your Life As A Nurse, and The Boy's Body Book. In her spare time she likes to read, skateboard, and embarrass her niece Viola when the whole family goes to the supermarket. Laura Tallardy is an illustrator who graduated from Syracuse University's illustration program and has vowed to never go anywhere that chilly again. She has illustrated the Lily Series, the Friend2Friend Club series, and is a frequent contributor to Girls' Life and American Girl magazines. She currently lives in Brooklyn with her favorite critter Bender.