Kitty Richards, the pen name for a children’s book editor in New York City, has written more than 25 books for young readers. A former teacher, she currently resides in Queens, New York. Gioia Fiammenghi has illustrated numerous children’s books. Her work has been included on The New York Times’ list of 100 Outstanding Children’s Books’ Illustrators. Her awards include the AIGA and her work has been cited by the Child Study Association in their list of the Best Books of the Year. Gioia lives with her husband in Monte Carlo and has three grown children.
