Matthew Cody is the award-winning author of over 15 novels and graphic novels for young readers including the best-selling Cat Ninja series (Epic/Andrews McMeel), Zatanna and the House of Secrets (DC Comics), Powerless, Super, and Villainous (Knopf Books for Young Readers). He's currently at work on a new graphic novel series, Speed Reader, due from Andrews McMeel in early 2026.

Marcie Colleen is the author of numerous books for kids including: Penguinaut!, The Bear's Garden, Survivor Tree, and the Super Happy Party Bears chapter book series. She enjoys reading, running, watching baseball, and eating ice cream—although not all at the same time! Marcie lives in San Diego with her husband and a beloved herd of stuffed animals. Visit her at www.thisismarciecolleen.com

Chad Thomas is an illustrator and cartoonist living with his family in McKinney, Texas. He’s worked on books such as TMNT, Star Wars Adventures, and Mega Man and also illustrates activity and educational books. He loves his family, comic books, and Star Wars and will let his children beat him in checkers, but never in Mario Kart.