Truman the Dog

Debbi Michiko Florence is a third-generation Japanese American and has many fond memories of sharing in her family's traditions while growing up in California and visiting her relatives in Japan. Debbi is also the author of novels and picture books, including Niki Nakayama: A Chef's Tale in 13 Bites. She now lives in Connecticut with her husband and their many animals (but no flamingo).

Melanie Demmer is an American artist born and raised in
Plymouth, Michigan. She has been drawing since she was a little girl.
Back then, her favorite canvas was pavement and her go-to tool was
sidewalk chalk. Nowadays, Melanie typically works digitally but also
enjoys creating artwork with watercolor, markers, colored pencils, and
acrylic paint. Oh, and sometimes a pinch of glitter, too! Melanie now
resides in Salt Lake City, Utah. To find out more, follow her on
Instagram @melaniedemmer.