CATHY HAPKA has written more than one hundred books for children and young adults, including coauthoring How Not to Babysit Your Brother, How Not to Start Third Grade, and How Not to Run for Class President with ELLEN TITLEBAUM. At home on her small farm in Chester County, Pennsylvania, she enjoys reading and writing, horseback riding, animals of all kinds, gardening, and music.

DEBBIE PALEN's illustrations have appeared in a range of media, including the app market, advertising, young adult books, and children's publishing. She is currently focusing her talents on picture books.