Ellen Weiss

ELLEN WEISS and MEL FRIEDMAN have written hundreds of books for kids of all ages. They've collaborated on dozens of books, including The Tiny Parents, The Adventures of Ratman, The Curse of the Calico Cat, and The Poof Point. They live in New York City and the Berkshires. ALESSIA GIRASOLE has been drawing since early childhood and realized early on that her hobby could actually be a rewarding career. She illustrates children's books and games.