Even though Annie Barrows (she/her) is (very) mature and responsible, she has no pets. Why, you ask? Because one time she babysat a hamster, and it died. Two months later, the same people asked her to babysit their new hamster. Guess what. It died, too! If you would like her to babysit your hamster, email annie@anniebarrows.com.

PS. She didn’t do anything to them. They just died.

Sam Ricks (he/him) is the illustrator of the Geisel Award-winner Don't Throw it to Mo! and the Stinkbomb and Ketchup-Face books. He is grateful his parents let him live through a surprising number of Iggycidents. He lives with his family in Utah. Twitter @Samuelricks / Website samricks.com