David Almond is the highly acclaimed author of many award-winning novels for children, such as The Boy Who Swam with Piranhas, The Tale of Angelino Brown, Skellig, Clay, Kit's Wilderness, War Is Over, and The Color of the Sun. His numerous awards include the Carnegie Medal and the Hans Christian Andersen Award, the highest international prize for children's authors. David Almond lives in England. Marta Altés was born in Barcelona and studied graphic design there before becoming an author and illustrator. Her many books include My Grandpa, I Am An Artist, and NO! Marta Altés now lives in London.