Stephanie Calmenson is the author of over 100 books for children, which have been called “marvelous” (Publishers Weekly), “lyrical” and “hilarious” (School Library Journal), and “sweet, funny, and right on the mark” (Booklist). Before turning to writing, Stephanie was an early childhood teacher, a children’s book editor, and Editorial Director of the Parents Magazine Press Read-Aloud Book Club. She lives in New York with her husband, Mark, and their dachshund, Harry. www.stephaniecalmenson.com Zoe Persico has illustrated several books for children, including Summer Color! by Diana Murray, Mermaids Fast Asleep by Robin Riding, and Georgia’s Terrific, Colorific Experiment, which she also wrote. She has a love for everything cute, colorful, and full of whimsy. When she’s not working, she enjoys hiking, cooking, playing Dungeons & Dragons, hunting for good finds at the thrift store, and watching documentaries. She currently resides in sunny Florida with her partner and their dog, Zombie. www.zoepersico.com @zoepersicoart