Cheryl Willis Hudson is vice president and editorial director of Just Us Books, an independent publisher of black-interest books for children and young adults. She has written many books for children, and lives in New Jersey.  Eric Velasquez is the illustrator of numerous picture books and a recipient of the Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe Award for new talent. He lives in Hartsdale, New York. You can learn more about him at www.ericvelasquez.com.   Praise for The Other Mozart "Elegant paintings, framed in regal hues .

" -- Publishers Weekly   "The heart of the book is Velasquez's original artwork." -- School Library Journal.