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Jean Reidy


Jean Reidy’s award-winning books for children have earned their spots as favorites among readers of all ages. She is the author of many picture books, including Truman, a Charlotte Zolotow Honor Winner and Parent’s Choice Gold Award Winner that was included on numerous best of the year lists, including the New York Times and NPR. She now lives in Chicago and is endlessly inspired by her children and grandchildren.

Lynnor Bontigao was born and raised in Manila in the Philippines and now lives in New Jersey with her husband and two kids. She studied programming and worked at a major financial firm for fifteen years before realizing her heart was with children's books. She is the author/illustrator of Sari-Sari Summer and the illustrator of several picture books, including The World's Best Class Plant.