Natalia Shaloshvili

Natalia Shaloshvili writes and illustrates books for children. Her picture books Miss Leoparda and What a Small Cat Needs have been translated into many languages, with more books coming soon. She creates illustrations with acrylic paints and watercolor pencils, finishing them digitally. Besides making picture books, Natalia is an artist, with works showcased in exhibitions worldwide and held in private collections. She lives in London with her family. She likes big and small cats and riding a bike. Lena Traer is a Russian- and English-language literary translator with a focus on books for children and young adults. She is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. Her past projects include translating Wind: Discovering Air in Motion, On the Edge of the World, and How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend into English and translating a variety of picture books and scientific materials into Russian. Born and raised in Siberia, Russia, Lena now lives in San Francisco.