Before starting her writing career, Danielle Chaperon studied literature and education, then taught in primary schools for many years. She began writing children's fiction in 2007, inspired by her students' daily lives, experiences, and dreams. She lives in Montréal. Nathalie Dion's free-spirited, narrative illustrations grace the pages of books, magazines, and newspapers worldwide. A graduate of design arts from Montréal's Concordia University, Dion is known for her sense of humor and her modern-yet-retro touch. Dion's delicate, whimsical style continues to win her fans around the world, and she is a four-time honoree of the Communication Arts Illustration Competition.