Elissa Haden Guest Author

Elissa Haden Guest is a big fan of babies, especially her grandson. They love spending time together, watching bulldozers, forklifts, and cement mixers. Elissa has written many books for children including the award-winning Iris and Walter series. She holds an MFA in children's literature from Hollins University and teaches classes in writing for children and young adults. A native New Yorker and avid basketball fan, she lives in San Francisco with her husband. Hiroe Nakata grew up in Japan, where she was encouraged in her drawing by her grandfather, a painter. She moved to the United States when she was sixteen and graduated from the Parsons School of Design. She is the illustrator of many picture books, including All of Baby, Nose to Toes, and Lucky Pennies and Hot Chocolate.