About the Author

George Psomas is a professional actor, singer, and voiceover artist from New York City. He has appeared on Broadway in Fiddler on the Roof and South Pacific; in the Broadway national tour of My Fair Lady; and in six world-premiere plays and musicals, including Ken Ludwig’s The Gods of Comedy and Errol and Fidel , earning an award for Best Supporting Actor from the New York Musical Theatre Festival. He made his Carnegie Hall debut singing “Somewhere” from West Side Story to honor Academy Award–winner George Chakiris, and he is also the winner of season two of Broadway Idol .

George’s grandparents immigrated to America from the island of Lemnos and the village of Elika, Laconia, in Greece. Proud of his Greek heritage, he has played an active role in the Greek-American community his entire life. George is honored to have won the prestigious Christopher Award for his debut children’s book, Manoli the Greek Mouse, and he looks forward to once again sharing his voice with his second book, Manoli the Greek Mouse and the Wildfire.

Website: GeorgePsomas.com

Instagram: @George_Psomas

Penny Serrano-Bunting is a Colombian-American digital and traditional artist who loves art and storytelling. She spent her childhood between Puerto Rico, Guatemala, Mexico, and the US. She now lives in Boulder, Colorado, with her husband, Connor, and two cats. Whenever Penny is not drawing, you can find her frolicking in a bookstore or craft store, drinking hot chocolate, or daydreaming.

Website: PennySerranoArt.com