Ying Compestine: Ying's dozens of children’s books have won many awards, including spots on the "best lists" from the ALA, Bank Street, Book Sense, and New York Times. She visits schools and teaches workshops internationally. She has written for magazines such as Cooking Light, Self, Men's Health, and Martha Stewart's Whole Living. Her website is www.yingc.com.
YongSheng Xuan illustrated the four volume "Story of" series. Educated at the renowned Central Arts and Crafts University in Beijing, China, he lives in Vancouver, Canada. His art has exhibited worldwide and appeared in Cricket magazine. His website is www.ysxuan.com.
YongSheng Xuan was educated at the renowned Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing. Born in Shanghai, China, he worked as an art designer and professional artist. He illustrated the book series The Story of Chopsticks, Noodles, Kites, and Paper and contributed to the children's magazine Cricket. His family lives in Vancouver, B.C., Canada. See more at www.ysxuan.com.