The Skunks owes particular thanks to:
My agent Elizabeth, my editor Masie, designer Beth, and everyone at Tin House—for turning this story from a file on my computer into a beautiful, printed, shareable thing.
Allegra, Emily, Anna, David, Josh, Stiliana, and Lynn—my wise and enthusiastic professors.
Dada—the source of all floral and faunal knowledge.
Nick—my friend, my reader, my oracle!
Erin, Janelle, and Sam—you keep me sane.