ALICE SCHERTLE is an acclaimed poet with many picture books to her credit, including Down the Road, illustrated by E. B. Lewis, and William and Grandpa, illustrated by Lydia Dabcovich, which received the Christopher Medal. She lives in the Berkshires of Massachusetts.
BARBARA LAVALLEE is an artist and illustrator best known for Mama, Do You Love Me?, written by Barbara M. Joosse. She lives in Alaska.