Vivian McInerny

Vivian McInerny is a journalist and fiction writer. In pursuit of stories, she's tailed a heart surgeon in the operating room, CEOs in the boardroom, decorators in the bedroom, and countless fashion designers in their showrooms. She's a Fishtrap Fellow and Metropolitan Arts Commission grant recipient for fiction. Her short stories are published in several literary journals. She's a sucker for children, animals, and stories of all sorts.She lives in Portland, Oregon. www.ello.co/vivianmcinerny, Twitter: @VivianMac, Instagram: @VivianMac

Ken Lamug is an author/illustrator who has created award-winning picture books and graphic novels for all-ages. He is a professional dabbler and has tried everything from beekeeping, film-making, 3D printing, photography, coding, and race car driving. Much like Zia, he loves using his imagination, collecting stuff, and discovering new things. He believes we should always be curious about our world and use what we learn for good. Ken was born in the tropical country of the Philippines and currently resides in the desert of Las Vegas, Nevada. Fortunately, he didn't have to dig a hole to travel across the world. www.rabbleboy.com, Twitter: @rabbleboy, Instagram: @rabbleboy