Elizabeth Winthrop has written over sixty books for readers of all ages. Her award-winning titles for children include The Castle in the Attic; Dumpy La Rue, illustrated by Betsy Lewin; and Shoes, illustrated by William Joyce. Her short story "The Golden Darters" was selected for The Best American Short Stories by Robert Stone. Under the name Elizabeth Winthrop Alsop, she is the author of the memoir piece Don't Knock Unless You're Bleeding: Growing Up in Cold War Washington. The daughter of Stewart Alsop, the political journalist, she divides her time between New York City and the Berkshires. Visit her at www.elizabethwinthrop.com.

Jane Massey has illustrated dozens of children's books, including Daddy Is My Hero by Dawn Richards and Night-Night, Emily! by Claire Freedman. She studied graphic design at Kingston University and worked for design agencies in London and Hong Kong. She is also known for her illustration work on packaging, advertising, and greetings cards. She lives on the southern coast of England with her family.