Brianna C. Walsh was born in Oceanside, California and grew up with a deep passion for drawing. She found inspiration in the animals she saw in nature documentaries and wildlife parks, and began illustrating the animals she saw all around her. When Brianna is not illustrating, she enjoys trying out different art forms, such as sculpting, animating, costume-making, and even sewing stuffed animals! In her free time, she hangs out with family and friends, as well as her adorable bird, Aloe. Brianna currently resides in Los Angeles, California. TUI T. SUTHERLAND is the author of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling Wings of Fire series, the Menagerie trilogy, and the Pet Trouble series, as well as a contributing author to the bestselling Spirit Animals and Seekers series (as part of the Erin Hunter team). In 2009, she was a two-day champion on Jeopardy! She lives in Massachusetts with her wonderful husband, two awesome sons, and two very patient dogs. To learn more about Tui's books, visit her online at tuibooks.com.