Geneviève Côté has illustrated a number of books for children of all ages, and is also the author-illustrator of many books of her own. Her work has earned her several awards, including the Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award in 2012 and the Governor General’s Literary Award for Illustration in 2007. Geneviève lives in Montreal, Quebec, and although she doesn’t have any pets, she feeds her neighbors’ cats secretly.