Mermaid Academy #1: Isla and Bubble

As a child, Julie Sykes was always telling tales. She still loves stories and has written many books. Julie lives in England in an old cottage with her family and a white wolf disguised as a dog. When she’s not writing, she likes eating cake, reading, and walking, often at the same time.

Linda Chapman, MA, ATR-BC, a certified art and play therapist, lives in Redwood Valley, California.

Since graduating from Loughborough University with a degree in illustration, Lucy Truman has become one of the UK’s leading commercial illustrators. Her inspiration often comes from the very funny little people in her own life, including family holidays with her nephew as well as her own children.