Author:Amy Colpitts is a primary school teacher living in the Middle East, where she has taught forover 13 years. One of her favourite moments of the day is storytime, when she shares bookswith children and invites them to journey into new worlds together. Passionate about thepower of storytelling, Amy regularly creates and writes stories with her young learners,bringing them to life through drama, music and explorations of culture and heritage.These shared storytelling experiences inspire her writing and shape the authentic voice ofher work. The Gingerbread Camel, Amy’s debut picture book, was inspired during the Eidseason and grew from classroom storytelling. With its playful twist on a familiar folktale,the story introduces young readers to the landscapes, geography, animals, and traditionsof the UAE – in a warm and accessible way. When she’s not writing or teaching, Amy enjoysexploring the UAE – from desert camping and wadi hikes to kayaking through mangroves.She also loves travelling, visiting family in the UK and creating new stories inspired by theregion. Follow Amy and her Arabian adventures on Facebook: storycaravanbook andInstagram: @storycaravanbooksIllustrator:A born and raised Texan, Kaicee Simpson is married to her best friend, Jared, and isa proud mama to their little boy and baby girl. A self-proclaimed foodie with a love forlearning, Kaicee consumes an inordinate amount of coffee and delights in creating a worldof wonder through her art and home for her family and friends. Believing that nature andnurture go hand in hand, she is always on the lookout for the magical in the mundane. Asan artist, Kaicee finds that spending time outside and perceiving the everyday from theeyes of her children is the best inspiration. When she isn’t chasing after her scamperinglittles, you’ll likely find her on the porch: eating queso, playing guitar, or sneaking in a wellearned nap. You can contact Kaicee on Instagram: @kaicee.illustrates
