JOSH TUININGA is an author, artist, and graphic designer based in North Bend, Washington. A graduate of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, he has explored a variety of mediums in his artistic career, including sequential art, animation, painting, and design. In 2003, he founded an art and design agency, The Medium, where he continues to work as its creative director. Tuininga is the author of two children’s books, Why Blue? and Dream On, and the graphic novel We Are Not Strangers (Abrams ComicArts). He also makes music with his wife as the duo To the River.