Vivian Vande Velde is the Edgar-winning author of more than twenty books for children and young adults, including many ALA Best Books for Young Adults. Her 8 Class Pets + 1 Squirrel ÷ 1 Dog = Chaos was nominated for seven state awards. She lives in Rochester, New York. You can visit her website at www.vivianvandevelde.com.
Steve Björkman has illustrated more than seventy books for children, including many that he also wrote. He lives in Aliso Viejo, California. His website is www.stevebjorkman.com.
