John Coy is the author of books for children and young adults. His books include Vroomaloom Zoom with illustrations by Joe Cepeda; Night Driving with illustrations by Peter McCarty, a Horn Book Fanfare Honor Book; and Strong to the Hoop with illustrations by Leslie Jean-Bart, an ALA Notable Children's Book. He lives in Minneapolis.

Carolyn Fisher is an award-winning illustrator and author of books for young readers. Her illustrations have garnered honors from the American Library Association and the Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles. The author and illustrator of The Snow Show and A Twisted Tale, she lives with her family in Calgary, Canada.