PUNCH: Is That My Best Friend?

Annie Auerbach is a New York Times bestselling author who has written over 300 books for children, ranging from board books to chapter books. Her publishing clients include Scholastic, Disney Press, LEGO, Education.com, HarperCollins, Little Brown, Simon & Schuster, Britannica, IXL, and various international publishers.

Under the pen name A.A. Livingston, she has authored the picture book Grizelda the Green Hates Halloween, the middle-grade audiobook The Worst Warlock, and the picture books B. Bear and Lolly: Catch That Cookie! and B. Bear and Lolly: Off to School. Annie resides outside of Portland, Oregon, with her husband and son.

Walter Carzon has over 30 years of experience bringing iconic characters to life. He has worked on characters such as Looney Tunes, Tom & Jerry, and Scooby-Doo for Warner Bros., and The Little Mermaid for Disney, where he served as the lead artist for the comic series.

In 2005, Walter was the sole Latin American artist chosen for the inaugural Disney Princesses seminar in Paris, an event organized by The Walt Disney Company. He also contributed to the official comic for Space Jam: A New Legacy (WB & DC Comics).

As the co-founder and Art Director of the creative studio Duendes del Sur Productions, Walter developed original projects and expanded his influence in the publishing industry. His own works have been published in Argentina and Mexico, making a significant mark on children’s publishing.

Currently, the Walter Carzon Studio, managed by Art Season LLC, collaborates with prominent publishers globally, providing licensed art, character design, comics, video game covers, and children’s books.