Hannah Holt is an engineer and award-winning writer. Some of her favorite childhood memories are of reading stories with her grandpa, Tracy Hall. Hannah thinks great stories and good memories are the best kinds of treasures. She lives in Oregon with her husband and four children.
The Diamond and the Boy is her first picture book. She can be found online at www.hannahholt.com.
Jay Fleck drew a lot as a child but grew up to pursue other things, like a degree in computer engineering. He found a renewed interest in art while living in Chicago, inspired by the art and culture found throughout the city. Jay is the author-illustrator of Tilly & Tank and the illustrator of a number of other children’s books. He now resides in a suburb south of Chicago with his wife, two children, and loyal dog, Otis. He spends his spare time running, reading, and daydreaming. He can be found online at www.jayfleck.com.