Claribel A. Ortega is a former reporter who writes middle grade and young adult books inspired by her Dominican heritage. Claribel has been featured on Buzzfeed, Good Morning America, and Deadline. Her books include the middle grade novels Ghost Squad and Witchlings, and her debut graphic novel Frizzy.
Rose Bousamra is a freelance illustrator and comic creator born and based in Michigan.
Frizzy is their first graphic novel, with their solo debut graphic novel
Gutless also being published with First Second. When they're not making or reading comics they love baking sweets and playing fantasy video games.