Amanda Castillo is a cartoonist and illustrator from the Bay Area in California (unceded Lisjan Ohlone land). She is the artist and co-author, alongside Cameron Chittock, on the middle-grade graphic novel trilogy MAPMAKERS from Random House Graphic. Amanda loves to tell warm and heartfelt stories, whether it be through drawings, words, or both. Her work often explores themes of identity, coming of age, memories, and interpersonal relationships, coming all together to craft memorable tales! In addition to drawing, she enjoys making warm meals for loved ones, learning to tend to plants, and soaking up all the world has to offer.