NASEEM HRAB is a writer and storyteller. Her comedy writing has appeared
on McSweeney's Internet Tendency and The Rumpus. Naseem worked as a
librarian for a time and now works in children's publishing. She's a fan
of improv comedy and cheddar cheese. She lives in Toronto, Ontario.

JOSH HOLINATY is an illustrator whose work has been found in books,
magazines, mobile apps, and even on coffee cups. His previous books
include Ira Crumb Makes a Pretty Good Friend, Norma Fleck Award finalist
A Beginner's Guide to Immortality, and Innovation Nation. Josh lives in
Toronto, Ontatio with his wife Genevieve and their dog Jack, a
connoisseur of socks.

Reviews for Ira Crumb Makes a Pretty Good Friend:

"Packed with wry whimsy... A valuable lesson in friendship."
— Kirkus

"A fast-moving text that speaks to the fear children have about being the
new kid anywhere in life, this title will be especially welcome on the
shelves for back-to-school storytimes and shared readings."
— School Library Journal

"Hrab, a former librarian, knows what makes kids laugh... But
amid the laughter are some very good lessons about making friends that
will undoubtedly help soothe the anxieties of many children."
— Quill & Quire