Mark Kummer is a professional illustrator living in New Jersey. He has worked in many areas of illustration and art, but always finds himself drawn back to children's books. Mark also makes appearances at schools and libraries, sharing his books and drawings with children. His favorite judges are his niece and nephew, Kara and Mitch. Johannah Gilman Paiva grew up reading children's books to her eight siblings. Her career has taken her from the magazine publishing industry to authoring and editing children's books. She now lives in her hometown of Nashville, Tennessee, and gains inspiration from the adventures and antics of her husband, small children, and their family dog.