A. J. Smith is an author, animator and educator, and the illustrator of many books for children. When he isn’t scribbling and doodling, he loves hiking, hockey and comedy. He lives with his family and a few furry friends in Newburyport, Massachusetts. See more of his work at www.AJSmith.net.
Sara Sarhangpour
Sara Sarhangpour is an illustrator who creates silly and heartwarming drawings and comics. She studied Illustration at Seneca College and lives with her best friend and senior dog, Teddy, in Toronto.
Olivia Amoah
Olivia Amoah is a children’s book illustrator with a background in animation. She is the illustrator of Vanessa Nakate, written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara (Little People, BIG DREAMS series). Through her art, Olivia aims to create humorous stories that serve as a connection to her African heritage. She lives with her dog, Penny, in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
Isabella Fassler
Isabella Fassler is an interdisciplinary artist based in Toronto, Ontario, who is passionate about exploring the different ways art can transform our perceptions. Drawn to all things bright and bold, she loves to play with color and texture in her art.
Andrea Armstrong
Illustrator Andrea Armstrong is an artist based in Vancouver, British Columbia. She specializes in character-driven art, children’s book illustration, portraiture and, more recently, animation.