Press Kit

Below are high-resolution images of Gillian's author photo and the cover for CATERPILLAR SUMMER, as well as an author biography for media and bloggers.

Short bio

GILLIAN McDUNN is the author of the middle-grade novels CATERPILLAR SUMMER (Bloomsbury, 2019) and THE QUEEN BEE AND ME (Bloomsbury, 2020). She has lived in California, Missouri, and North Carolina. Her favorite thing is spending time with her family. She also loves traveling, board games, and learning about the world we live in. She lives near Raleigh, North Carolina, with her family.

Shorter bio

GILLIAN McDUNN is the author of the middle-grade novels CATERPILLAR SUMMER and THE QUEEN BEE AND ME, published by Bloomsbury Children's Books. Visit her online at or @gillianmcdunn on Twitter & Instagram.

Headshot (Full resolution)

Photo credit: Laura Case

CATERPILLAR SUMMER

Cover illustration by Alisa Coburn

jacket design by Jeanette Levy

THE QUEEN BEE AND ME

Cover illustration by Isabel Roxas

jacket design by Jeanette Levy.