Chicago children’s author Kate Hannigan writes fiction and nonfiction for young readers. A former newspaper journalist, she loves listening to people’s stories and digging deep into research. Her newest title is the nonfiction graphic novel THE GREAT CHICAGO FIRE: RISING FROM THE ASHES. Kate’s nonfiction picture book biography A LADY HAS THE FLOOR received a Society of Midland Authors honor, was named to the Chicago Public Library’s Best of the Best list, a Rhode Island Book Award nominee, A Mighty Girl Best of 2018 selection, a Junior Library Guild Selection, and earned four starred reviews. Alison Jay is a graduate of the London College of Printing and is the acclaimed illustrator of many picture books, including THE CLOUD SPINNER, written by Michael Catchpool, and A GIFT FOR MAMA, by Linda Ravin Lodding. Alison’s signature style is created using alkyd paint on thick cartridge paper, with a crackle varnish, giving an aged effect.