Dreamtime

Deirdre Kessler teaches creative writing and children's literature at the University of Prince Edward Island. She is the author of five children's novels, including the Canadian Children's Book Centre Award–winning Brupp Rides Again, and six other picture books, including perennial favourites Lobster in My Pocket and Lena and the Whale.

Christina Patterson has won numerous awards and competitions for her artwork including receiving the People's Choice Award for Open Air III in London, Ontario. From her home studio she illustrates, sculpts personalized clay portraits and designs for a living. Her art has been featured on the Regis and Kelly Live Show, Gizmodo, Le Journal du Geek, Blizzard Entertainment, CBC, CTV Live at 5 and several new articles in newspapers across Canada. Christina lives in Charlottetown with her husband.