CAREY SOOKOCHEFF's illustrations have garnered awards from Communication Arts and American Illustration as well as the Society of Illustrators. She is the illustrator of the critically acclaimed picture book, Buddy and Earl. She works with a wide range of editorial, design and corporate clients, including Real Simple magazine, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, United Airlines, YMCA Canada, Canadian Living and Fairmont Hotels and Resorts. She lives in Toronto with her husband, two kids and their dog Rosie. The author lives in Toronto, Ontario.