Cat and Lola: School Picture Day (PRE-ORDER)

Melissa Villaseñor is a multifaceted actress, comedian, impressionist, artist, and writer. She broke barriers as the first-ever Latina cast member of Saturday Night Live, where she showcased her sharp impressions and original characters for six seasons. Beyond SNL, Melissa's voice can be heard in Toy Story 4, Wreck-It Ralph 2, Adventure Time, and Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie. She has also filmed episodes for Comedy Central’s Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens, HBO’s Crashing and Barry, Freeform’s Alone Together, and of course Saturday Night Live. On Netflix, you can catch her on Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, The Stand Up’s on Netflix, and cat owner Karen in Adam Sandler’s Hubie Halloween. Melissa’s TED Talk on embracing your quirks has inspired audiences worldwide, underscoring her message of celebrating individuality and creativity. She is the author of Whoops . . . I'm Awesome (Chronicle) and Cat and Lola: School Picture Day (Gloo Books) is her debut children's book.

Jimena is a Mexico City-based illustrator specializing in graphic novels, textbooks, and fiction who strives to make people smile through relatable characters and adventurous storytelling. Holding a degree from UNAM and a post-graduate certificate in Children’s Illustration from EINA Barcelona, she has produced work for major international clients including Macmillan, Pearson, Televisa, and Stone Arch Books. When she isn't creating art that makes people smile using Procreate, Photoshop, or acrylics, Jimena is a dedicated educator known for her popular illustration courses on the online platform Domestika. You can usually find her exploring the city for inspiration or sketching in the park with her dog.