Kirsten Miller and Amanda Clayton grew up wild in the same mountain town. Now a New York Times bestselling author, Kirsten lives in New York, where she's written over a dozen middle grade and YA novels. Working with Amanda on their first picture book, TIGER!, was pure joy! Amanda Clayton is an Appalachian Queer, lifelong artist, mom of six, and gatherer of animals. She grew up with the author, Kirsten Miller, in North Carolina, and currently lives in Richmond, Virginia. Her art is a vehicle for her love of her family, her community, and the world. She hates talking about herself and did not write this bio. TIGER! was inspired by her real daughter, Mya.