Fact: Micol Ostow has never seen a juggling chicken in her entire lifelong time--yet. But she does have a French bulldog, who is excellent at sleeping under the covers like an actual human person. She lives and works in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband and daughter. Micol is the author of numerous books for young adults and children, but LOUISE TRAPEZE is her first chapter book series. Visit her at micolostow.com.

Brigette Barrager is an artist, illustrator, designer, and writer of children's books, including the New York Times bestseller Uni the Unicorn. She resides in Los Angeles with her handsome husband, cute doggy, and terrible cat. Visit Brigette at brigetteb.com.