Susan Tan has lived many places in her life, but calls Concord, Massachusetts, home. After studying at Williams College, she earned her PhD from the University of Cambridge, where she studied children's literature. She currently lives in Somerville, enjoys frequent trips to Chinatown to eat tzuck sang, and teaches at the University of Massachusetts, Boston. Susan is the author of the Cilla Lee-Jenkins chapter book series, and the Pets Rule! early chapter book series. Visit her online at susantanbooks.com.
Wendy Tan Shiau Wei is a visual development and storyboard artist for animated series, advertising, and films, and an illustrator for children's books and publishing. Her works are able to be found in TV commercials, radio stations, advertisements, shows, publishing, and fashion. Wendy loves telling stories through her works; storyboarding and comics are two of the ways she expresses her thoughts and feelings. She lives in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with her family; visit her online at wendytansw.carbonmade.com.