Carrie A. Pearson is an author and speaker who lives on the sandy shore of Lake Superior in Marquette, Michigan. She is a former early ed teacher and writes books about real things. She volunteers for the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (former Regional Advisor) to help other people create good books for all children and was honored to receive the Gwen Frostic Award for Literacy from the Michigan Reading Association. Carrie raised three daughters on stories of strong women and knows that narratives about princesses who need saving are most likely fairy tales. To learn more about Carrie, including her upcoming books about real things, visit www.carriepearsonbooks.com.
Dung Ho was born and raised in Hue Imperial City, Vietnam, where she studied graphic design at the Hue Arts University. She finds inspiration in nature--the beauty of plants, flowers, and leaves. She also loves to draw interesting characters with unique personalities. Now she lives in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, where she continues to learn and develop her art, something she loves doing. When she’s not drawing, she loves spending time cooking (eating), watching movies, and tending her plants. Visit her at
www.behance.net/hanhdung.