About the Author
Though Bernard Libster initially intended to pursue a medical career, he decided to become a writer after spontaneously composing a poem one night. Raised in Golden's Bridge, New York, Bernie now resides in the New Jersey suburb of Hasbrouck Heights, where he works as an advertising copywriter. He enjoys writing essays, short stories, and Haiku, the Japanese form of short poetry.
About the Illustrator
Aries Cheung has been a professional illustrator for more than twenty years, specializing in oils, watercolor, pen and ink, and digital media. His graphic design talents have been utilized by numerous international companies, including IBM, Kodak, and J. Walter Thompson. Born in Hong Kong, Aries presently resides in Toronto, Canada. He has illustrated both
The Bonsai Bear and
Wings of Change for Illumination Arts.