Deb Adamson writes children's books that are full of heart, humor and encourage curiosity. She is also an adult memoir writing instructor. Deb is a former broadcast news journalist, freelance essayist, syndicated columnist and publicist. She lives along the Connecticut shoreline with her family.

Taia Morley has worked as a toy and game designer and is an illustrator whose work appears in books, magazines, and packaging. She is the illustrator of the Little Golden Book My Sparkly New Boots. Taia lives with her family in St. Paul, Minnesota.