Charles M. Schulz is a legend. He was the hand and heart behind fifty years of Peanuts, which featured one of the world’s most beloved and recognizable casts of cartoon characters, until his death in 2000.

For over forty years, Scott Jeralds has had a dedicated career in the animation industry. Working for many studios including Hanna-Barbera, Marvel, and Warner Bros., Scott produced and directed several classic cartoon series, earning an Emmy for Freakazoid! and a Humanitas Prize for Static Shock. An accomplished artist and illustrator, Scott has also designed a considerable amount of cartoon-related merchandise, licensing art, and artwork for several comic and children’s book publications, including Scooby-Doo and currently Peanuts.

May Nakamura writes and edits books for children. She grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area but now lives in New York City. She really likes eating maple donuts and playing hide and seek (but not at the same time)!