Becky Ray McCain is a mother of three who received her M.A. in Special Education from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Being a mom, writing children's books, studying Native American culture, and teaching students with autism are her passion. Todd Leonardo has been a professional illustrator for more than 20 years. Born into a family of artists, he was nurtured in visual creativity from a young age. He holds a degree in Graphic Design from San Jose State University. Todd lives in California.