Tina Gallo is an award-winning author who has worked in children's publishing for twenty years. She has written more than sixty children's books and currently resides in Throggs Neck, New York. With illustrations inspired by a childhood spent reading comics, Shane L. Johnson has put his versatility of style to work for national clients, advertising agencies, publishers, and multimedia developers throughout the United States and abroad. Shane's work spans a variety of subjects from costumed superheroes to real life historical figures, original character designs, and established licensed characters. Shane currently resides with his wife and daughter in Ellensburg, Washington.