Eileen Spinelli is a best-selling author of poetry and children's picture books. Her debut novel, Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch, has earned her several awards including the IRA/CBC Children's Choice book and the Christopher Award. Her books strive to find meaning in a child's life by placing characters in real-world situations filled with honest emotions Ekaterina Trukhan is a Russian illustrator. She graduated from Camberwell College of Arts and has since illustrated children's books. She draws her inspiration from everyday life, midcentury illustration, and the books she had when she was a child. Visit her on the Web at ekaterinatrukhan.com and goodillustration.com.