About Robyn McGrath Books
Robyn McGrath is the author of both fiction and nonfiction picture books for children. Her titles include Dolly! The Story of Dolly Parton and Her Big Dream; A Mind of Her Own: The Story of Agatha Christie; Brave New Ballet: The Story of Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, and There's Always Room for One More, a 2024 CBC Librarian Favorite. Whether she's writing fiction or nonfiction, McGrath hopes her books inspire curiosity, spark joy, and encourage empathy and awareness. When she is not writing, she works as a play therapist helping children and parents regulate big emotions and find mindful moments. She lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband, two children, a Labrador retriever, and a friendly cat they found camping. Visit her at robynmcgrathwrites.com. Polina Gortman is a children's book illustrator based near Seattle, Washington. Gortman's artwork is an amalgam of digital watercolor, ink, and colored pencil. She enjoys drawing nature, kids, and animals. In her free time, she enjoys playing board games with her family and exploring the evergreen trails of the Pacific Northwest. Visit her at www.gortmanillustration.com.
