Daniel Nayeri was born in Iran and spent some years as a refugee before immigrating to Oklahoma at age eight with his family. He is the author of several books for young readers, including Straw House, Wood House, Brick House, Blow: Four Novellas. He lives with his family in New Jersey. Estrela Louren�o was born in Lisbon, where she later studied animation. She moved to Ireland in 2009 and has since worked as an animator, animation director, and episodic director. She is currently storyboard revisionist for Hasbro. Past clients include Disney Television and Cartoon Network. As a freelancer, she works in comics and illustration.