Biographical note

Erica McAlister (Author)
Dr Erica McAlister is a British scientist and museum curator. She is an expert in insects and is Senior Curator of Diptera at the Natural History Museum. She has appeared on various BBC Radio 4 programmes and TV programmes. In addition to radio and television appearances, she frequently presents talks at the Natural History Museum. Twitter: @FlygirlNHM

Stephanie Fizer Coleman (Illustrator)
Stephanie Fizer Coleman is an illustrator with a penchant for playful colour and rich texture. Having grown up in a rural area surrounded by nature, it's no surprise that furry and feathered creatures are her favourite subjects to draw. When she's not drawing, Steph can be found sipping tea and reading books. She lives in West Virginia, USA, with her husband and two dogs.