James Deanis the #1New York Timesbestselling creator and illustrator of Pete the Cat. He is a self-taught artist originally from Fort Payne, Alabama. He published his first book,The Misadventures of Pete the Cat, a history of his artwork, in 2006, and he illustrated his first childrens book,Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes, in 2008. There are now dozens of published Pete the Cat titles, all inspired by Jamess real-life rescue pet. James Deanis the #1New York Timesbestselling creator and illustrator of Pete the Cat. He is a self-taught artist originally from Fort Payne, Alabama. He published his first book,The Misadventures of Pete the Cat, a history of his artwork, in 2006, and he illustrated his first childrens book,Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes, in 2008. There are now dozens of published Pete the Cat titles, all inspired by Jamess real-life rescue pet. Kimberly Deanis an artist, yoga enthusiast, and #1New York Timesbestselling author. Before fulfilling her dream of becoming a full-time author and artist, she worked for the governors press office in the state of Georgia. Her dreams became a reality in 2013 with the release of her first childrens book,Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses. She has written many books since then, including the Willow and Oliver series. Kimberly lives in Georgia with her dog, Gypsy, and cat, Phoebe.