CANDICE RANSOM, who has never wanted to be anything besides a children's book writer, has published over 150 books for children and young adults, garnering many awards. She teaches in the children's literature program at Hollins University. Candice lives in Fredericksburg, Virginia, with her husband and cats.

TATSIANA BURGAUD is a commercial children's illustrator originally from Belarus. She now lives with her family in France.