Sarah became an editor after many years of working as a bookseller, columnist and reviewer. She has also taught courses on writing, editing and publishing. Sarah was an editor at Orca Book Publishers for thirteen years before she (semi)-retired to become a freelance editor. She is also the author of a baker's dozen of books for young readers (board book to YA). When she's not reading, writing or editing, Sarah runs around after her three grandchildren, does yoga, (to counteract the effects of running around after small children), walks, draws and meditates.
Monique Polak is an award-winning children's book author from Montreal. She has written 32 books for young people. Because her mother was a concentration camp survivor, Monique has a special interest in Holocaust education. Her novel, What World is Left was inspired by her mother's life. She is also a journalist whose stories appear in newspapers across Canada.