CARON LEVIS (MFA; LMSW) is the author of several picture books including the Feeling-Friends collection of inspired by animal-friendship stories illustrated by Charles Santoso: Feathers Together (Abrams), This Way, Charlie (Abrams), and Ida, Always (Atheneum) which the New York Times Book Review calls, "an example of children's books at their best." Joining them soon is Mighty Muddy Us, a story of elephant sibling struggles and strength! Other titles include: Stop That Yawn! (Atheneum 2018) illustrated by LeUyen Pham; May I Have A Word? (FSG) il. by Andy Rash, and Mama's Work Shoes (Abrams 2019) il. by Vanessa Brantley Newton.

Caron loves meeting readers via her author workshops for kids of all ages—and adults! A licensed social worker, MFA professor, trained in acting and educational theatre, she has over 25 years of experience in classrooms settings of all kinds. Her workshops for kids offer practical SEL, literacy skills, and peeks at the writing process through play! Workshops for teachers, caregivers, and adult writers include Re-envisioning reVISION, Act-Like-A-Writer, Recipe-for-Self-Care, and Words For Loss for supporting caring communication. Caron teaches at NYU and is a professor and the coordinator for The New School's Writing for Children/YA MFA program. More information about Caron and author visits can be found on her website www.caronlevis.com

Charles Santoso loves drawing little things in his little journal and dreaming about funny, wondrous stories. He gathers inspiration from his childhood memories and curiosities he discovers in his everyday travels.

He has illustrated several picture books, including The Snurtch and I don’t Like Koala – both written by Sean Ferrell, Ida, Always – written By Caron Levis, which was mentioned in the New York Times as “an example of children’s books at their best”, Peanut Butter & Brains – written by Joe McGee and Penguin & Tiny Shrimp Don’t Do Bedtime – written by Cate Berry. Also a New York Times bestseller Wishtree by Katherine Applegate and A Boy Called Bat by Elana K Arnold.

He worked at Animal Logic as a concept artist/art director and was involved in various animated feature film and tv commercial projects.

Charles Santoso’s work has been exhibited in Sydney and also internationally in North America and France.

Visit www.charlessantoso.com to see more of his work.