Vicki Johnson's debut picture book, Molly's Tuxedo (2023), illustrated by Gillian Reid, received multiple accolades. Johnson is a Southern writer who lives in western Massachusetts, where she tends to several rescue animals and one college kid. If she could have one superpower, it would be to help all children feel seen and respected. Her hat collection is legendary. Find out more about Vicki at vickijohnsonwrites.com.

Gillian Reid is a children's book illustrator, character designer, and life drawing teacher. Originally from the UK, she now lives in Canada with her partner and two cats. She loves to draw, go to the movies and practice yoga. She likes to dress mostly in black and hopes to add a black tuxedo and bow tie to her wardrobe soon! See more of her work at gillian-reid.com.