Cameron Chittock is a writer from northeast Ohio. He grew up
surrounded by siblings, wildlife, and comics of all kinds.
Cameron's writing is possible thanks to patient teachers,
encouraging friends, and a supportive family. His favorite stories
are those of heroes and friendship. Cameron previously edited
comics, including titles such as Mech Cadet Yu, the Eisner
Award-nominated graphic novel New World, and Jim Henson's The Power
of the Dark Crystal. He now lives in New England and works in
education. When he's not writing, he enjoys coaching basketball,
reading giant fantasy books, and sitting by the pond with his
family. Mapmakers and the Lost Magic is his debut graphic
novel.
Amanda Castillo is a comic artist, illustrator, and storyteller,
born and raised in the Bay Area in California. Having grown up
inspired by piles of manga, games about friendship and adventure,
and the endless wonders of the California outdoors, Amanda went on
to study illustration to hone a skill set to tell warm and
heartfelt stories that could be enjoyed and remembered by someone
like you! After getting into the comics world through working with
Youth in Decline, Amanda has since contributed to publishers such
as BOOM! Studios, Lion Forge, and now Random House Graphic. In
addition to making comics, Amanda has shown work in galleries
domestically and helped judge annual comics awards. When not making
comics, Amanda enjoys spending time with friends and loved ones,
making warm and hearty meals, learning to tend to plants, and
taking in the lovely moments the world has to offer. Mapmakers and
the Lost Magic is their debut graphic novel.
"A quaint tale of courage and friendship brimming with a
fruitful sense of whims.... Intriguingly good." –Kirkus
Reviews
"This is a debut graphic novel for both author and artist, and
readers will look forward to the continuation of this new series."
–Booklist
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