Irene Luxbacher is an illustrator, children’s book author, and a graduate of Queen’s University and Emily Carr University of Art and Design. Her many children’s books include favourites such as The Imaginary Garden and The Not-So-Faraway Adventure. Her books have received numerous awards and accolades, including being nominated for a Governor General’s Award for illustration and chosen for USBBY’s Outstanding International Books List. Irene lives in Toronto, Ontario. Irene has illustrated the beautiful Treasure about two siblings who go on a treasure hunt, but aren’t sure exactly what kind of treasure they are looking for.