Lisa Rogers is the author of 16 Words, which received two starred reviews and was called "a fine introduction to a celebrated American poet" by the New York Times. She is an elementary school librarian, a former newspaper reporter and editor, and is a member of SCBWI. She lives just outside of Boston with her family. Luke Flowers lives in Colorado Springs with his wife and three children. He is grateful to have illustrated more than forty-five children's books. He has also written and illustrated a best-selling book series called Moby Shinobi . Luke enjoys performing puppetry, playing basketball, and going on adventures with his family.