Leslie Bulion creates award-winning science poetry steeped in hands-on learning experiences, nature observation, research, humor, and imagery in a variety of poetic forms. Her nine other illustrated collections invite readers on multi-layered science adventures investigating spiders, birds, sea creatures, insects, amphibians, and more. Her two newest science poetry books, Serengeti: Plains of Grass and Galapagos: Islands of Change take readers on poetic tours of two of Earth’s remarkable ecosystems. Leslie's graduate marine science work and her years as a school social worker inform her science poetry and her three science-infused novels for young readers.
When Leslie isn’t working on a new book, you’ll find her exploring local nature with her binoculars and camera, on a far-flung wildlife adventure, strapping on SCUBA gear with her dive-buddy husband, or romping with her pup Wynnie.
Leslie speaks at regional and national conferences and offers lively and engaging in-person and virtual author visits worldwide. Connect with Leslie through her website www.lesliebulion.com, Leslie Bulion on Facebook, and check out her Instagram nature photos at LeslieBulion.
Designer and illustrator Robert Meganck recently retired as professor of illustration, graphic design, digital imaging, and color theory at Virginia Commonwealth University. He received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Center for Creative Studies in Detroit, Michigan, and a Master of Fine Arts degree from Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. He has received over 300 regional, national, and international awards for illustration and graphic design work, and has been recognized for excellence by such organizations as The Society of Illustrators New York and The Society of Illustrators Los Angeles. Robert has illustrated twelve picture books for children. He loves the mutualistic partnership that began with Peachtree in 2017.
