Jim Averbeck is the author of the Sophia series, illustrated
by Yasmeen Ismail; In a Blue Room, illustrated by Tricia Tusa;
and of the novel A Hitch at the Fairmont. He is also the
author and illustrator of the picture books Oh No, Little
Dragon! and Except If. He studied children’s book writing
and illustration at the University of California Berkeley and now
makes his home in San Francisco. You can visit him at
JimAverbeck.com.
Irish-born, Bristol-based Yasmeen Ismail is an award-winning
author, illustrator, and animator. Her first picture
book, Time for Bed, Fred, won the V&A Best Illustrated
Book Award and The New York Times Best Illustrated Book
Award. It was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book
Prize, longlisted for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal, and nominated
for the National Cartoonists Society Silver Reuben Award. Yasmeen
has been nominated for her other works as well and has been
selected by the Society of Illustrators to have her work shown in
the Original Art Exhibition in New York four years in a row.
**Starred Review** “From the first page to thelast, Sophia's
energy, creativity, and innovative critical thinking willentertain
both adults and children.. A must-read.”
*Kirkus Reviews (starred review)*
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