Liz Garton Scanlon is the author of numerous celebrated picture books, including One Dark Bird; In the Canyon; Happy Birthday, Bunny!; the Caldecott Honor recipient All the World; Thank You, Garden; and The Family Tree. Liz is an adjunct professor of creative writing at Austin Community College, and her poetry has been published widely in literary journals. She lives with her family in Austin, Texas. Visit her at LizGartonScanlon.com.

Audrey Vernick writes fiction and nonfiction for young readers, including The World’s Best Class Plant, All Star: How Larry Doby Smashed the Color Barrier in Baseball, and After the Worst Thing Happens. A three-time recipient of the New Jersey Arts Council’s writing fellowship, Audrey’s books have been translated into more than a dozen languages. She lives near the ocean in New Jersey with her family. Visit her at AudreyVernick.com.

Fiona Lee is an artist who lives in Vermont with her family and a couple of ragtag pets. She is the illustrator of picture books including I Love You So… by Marianne Richmond, Ways to Say I Love You by Madeleine Cook, Bark Ship Bonnie by Stephanie Staib, Can’t Stop Kissing That Baby by K.L. Going, and The Family Tree by Liz Garton Scanlon and Audrey Vernick. Visit her at FionaLeeStudios.com.