Julia Durango resides in Ottawa, Illinois, where she wrote a weekly book review column for children. She is the mother of two sons and is the author of Dream Hop, illustrated by Jared Lee, as well as Pest Fest, illustrated by Kurt Cyrus. Her work also includes Go-Go Gorillas, a sequel to Cha-Cha Chimps, both illustrated by Eleanor Taylor and Dream Away, illustrated by Robert Goldstrom. Her first novel The Walls of Cartagena was a Junior Library Guild Selection. Her most recent novel is entitled Sea of the Dead. She is a contributor the Three Silly Chicks blog and lives in Ottawa, Illinois.
Katie Belle has been writing music since she was eighteen. Now the mother of two young sons, Katie Belle spends her time teaching yoga and writing music for audiences of all ages. She lives in Ottawa, Illinois
Robert Goldstrom is an artist that has won a Silver and Gold medal from the Society of Illustrators. His paintings are often presented in series, following an idea until it plays out. This is his first picture book. He lives in Brooklyn, NY.