Nessa Bellido Schwarz is a Latina author who writes about history, science, nature, and the joys and perils of growing up. She lives in Southern California with her husband, her young son, and a tortoise named Leonardo da Vinci. Nessa is a longtime member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, and her work has been published in Highlights magazine. She is the creator and author of the GEORGE THE FLYBOT chapter book series.

 

Jason Fruchter is an illustrator and animator living his childhood dream. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, Jason moved to New York City and worked for MTV Animation. Later, he cofounded A&J Studios, working with Cartoon Network, Disney, Nickelodeon, and Sanrio to illustrate popular characters for children. He now lives in Seattle, Washington, where he continues to draw well-known characters and create new character designs.