Henry Hertz delights in telling tales about crafty characters. His picture books have their roots in the science and fantasy genres that he loves. Hertz is a frequent speaker at conferences and hosts a blog focusing on childrens literature. Luke Graber earned a BFA in illustration from the Cleveland Institute of Art and illustrated his first pourquoi tale about a rhino while still a student. He honed his distinctive comic style through several more book projects before joining Essence Cartoon as a freelance illustrator and 2D animator.