Mariko Tamaki is a writer known for her graphic novel This One Summer, a Caldecott Honor Book and Printz Award winner, co-created by her cousin Jillian Tamaki, among other notable works. marikotamaki.blogspot.com
Brooklyn Allen is a co-creator and the original illustrator for the Lumberjanes series and a graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design. He is also the illustrator for the Welcome to Wonderland series by Chris Grabenstein. Brooklyn lives in Richmond, Virginia. brooklynaallen.tumblr.com