Backyard Biology

Donna Latham is a playwright and author of Garbage: Follow the Path of Your Trash with Science Activities for Kids (Nomad Press 2019), Biomes: Discover the Earth's Ecosystems with Science Activities for Kids (Nomad Press 2019), as well as a previous edition of Backyard Biology (Nomad Press 2013). She is a long-time member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators and the Society of Midland Authors. She lives in Batavia, Illinois.

Michelle Simpson is a Professional Canadian illustrator. She graduated from Sheridan College with a BAA in illustration and now works as a freelance illustrator. Michelle has written and illustrated Monsters In My House and Night Festival. She has also worked as a concept artist for children's television shows Ollie: The Boy Who Became What He Ate: Season 2, and Tee and Mo. Most of her inspiration comes from nature and folklore.