Amy Krouse Rosenthal was a New York Times bestselling author of books for children and grown-ups. Author of Little Miss, Big Sis and Plant a Kiss (illustrated by Peter Reynolds), and Cookies: Bite Size Life Lessons (illustrated by Jane Dyer), just to name a few. See more of Amy’s work online at whoisamy.com and for real in Chicago.

Paris Rosenthal, Amy’s daughter, is a student at Quest University outside of Vancouver. She plays on the soccer team there and is a member of a women’s empowerment-themed hip-hop dance troupe. She has studied a wide range of subjects this year but her favorite class thus far? Prose and Poetry. She clearly takes after her mother.

Holly Hatam has been an artist since she could first hold a pencil. Today she is an illustrator and graphic designer who combine’s line drawings, photography, and texture to create endearing illustrations that burst to life with personality and emotion. Holly’s other passions include spending time hugging trees, filling up her pantry with tea and sticking her nose in a book. Holly lives in Whitby, Ontario, with her wacky husband and even wackier son.