Biographical note

Madeleine L'Engle (1918-2007) was the Newbery Medal-winning author of more than 60 books, including the beloved A Wrinkle in Time. Born in 1918, L'Engle grew up in New York City, Switzerland, South Carolina and Massachusetts. madeleinelengle.com Michelle Jing Chan is a queer Chinese-American illustrator who grew up in Colorado and lives in the Pacific Northwest. A self-taught illustrator, Michelle aspires to capture the magic in everyday moments and create immersive, inclusive worlds where underrepresented populations can see themselves reflected. When she's not drawing, you can find Michelle perfecting her egg tart recipe, playing piano and flute, reading a new book, or binge-watching spooky TV shows. michellejingchan.com