Jerry Ruff was an American author, editor, and educator. Upon his retirement in 2020, he devoted his time to writing children’s picture books, poems, blogs, and short stories. Since Jerry’s unexpected passing in March 2021, his family has collaborated to share this publication, celebrating Jerry’s creative spirit and legacy.
Katrijn Jacobs is a Belgian illustrator, visual arts teacher in secondary education, and mother of three children. In 2018, she graduated from the Municipal Academy of Fine Arts in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium. While illustrating, Katrijn likes to experiment with different tools, techniques, and surfaces. Her goal is to give color to the world through her drawings.