Originally from Belgium, Ariane Bertouille has lived in Quebec since the 1990s. She has studied social work, communications and librarianship. She has worked in the community, for the Quebec Union of Writers and at É ditions du Remue-Mé nage.
As a writer for young people, Ariane Bertouille focuses on themes related to family diversity, differences and respect for others.
Marie-Claude Favreau illustrates for both children's magazines and books. She is the artist behind the Marilou series of "first novels" by Raymond Plante.