Tammi Salzano grew up in upstate New York and has been involved in children's books for 25 years. She has written more than 60 books for young readers and has edited countless more. When she's not busy searching for a word that rhymes with "together," she can be found baking cookies and taking too many pictures of her cats. Several years ago, she decided to escape the cold weather and now lives with her family in sunny Florida. Natalie Merheb has been working as a graphic designer and children's book illustrator for more than a dozen years. Born and raised in the United States, she now lives with her husband and twin daughters in Dubai. When she's not working, Natalie enjoys horseback riding, painting, and cooking.