M.O. Lufkin is a children's book author who resides in New York City. Lufkin enjoys telling stories in rhyme, while invoking the broadest range of emotions in young readers as they explore their thoughts and feelings about the world as they embark on their journeys into adolescence and adulthood. Nina Khalova creates traditional animation, cut-out animation and illustrations. Located in Ukraine, she has produced artwork for titles such as Thinking of Mom, Hazel Twigg & the Hollyhock Hideaway, The Fox Hole, On Top of a Hill There's a Billy, and The Lion's Pride. Jody Mullen is a highly sought-after writer and editor whose diverse portfolio includes public relations and marketing, corporate communications, and government grant proposals. She is also an acclaimed professional singer who has performed in venues such as Don't Tell Mama (NYC) and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. She holds an A.B. from Barnard College of Columbia University in New York.