Jody Jensen Shaffer is an award-winning poet and the author of more than 70 books of fiction and nonfiction for children. Her honors include a starred review from School Library Journal, NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book 2024, finalist for the Missouri Show Me Readers Award, Missouri's choice for the National Book Festival, Iowa Goldfinch Award nominee, and Amazon best-seller. Jody's poetry and fiction have been published in magazines like Highlights, Ladybug, and Clubhouse Jr. Jody lives in Liberty, MO. Visit jodyjensenshaffer.com and @jodywrites4kids on X. Angela Edmonds graduated from California Institute of the Arts; her first job was with Disney Animation as a layout artist. After that, she worked as a wildlife painter and as an artist in children's television.

Angela found her true passion in illustrating children's picture books. She lives near Los Angeles, CA. Visit @AEdmondsStudio on X, and @angela.edmonds_illustrations on Instagram.