Sudipta Bardhan-quallen has never met a mermaid, but she has spent a weekend hanging out with flamingos.
She lives in Los Angeles with her cat, Mimi..
She also has an online shop, where she creates more artwork populated by Purrmaids and feline-folk.
Vivien Wu has illustrated several books with Random House and Disney Publishing, including five Little Golden Books.
Visit her online at sudipta.com or follow her on Twitter at @SudiptaBQ.
She is the author of many books for young readers, including the Mermicorns series, Roxie Loves Adventure, Chicks Rule!, and Chicks Rock! She lives in New Jersey with her family and an adorable pug named Roxie.
Sudipta Bardhan-quallen has never met a mermaid, but she has spent a weekend hanging out with flamingos