Victoria Oltarsh is a native New Yorker who grew up playing in Central Park while visiting her grandparents who lived across the street. Now a mother and grandmother, she feels most comfortable in the delightful company of children. Victoria has spent her thirty-five-year career directing original and classical plays, teaching improv, story theater, and is a published lyricist on the song, "Lucky Charm," produced by Grover Washington Jr.Victoria is also a recipient of an individual artist grant from The Arts Council of Rockland. Her adaptations of classical fairy tales have been performed for students at school assembly programs by River Light Theater Adult Touring Company.Whether as a teaching artist working for Arts in Ed agency in an underserved NYC public school, or teaching in private schools, summer programs, and art centers, Victoria loves to encourage children how to find their inner voice expressing themselves through the creative arts. Inspired by the universal wonder of the mystery of looking up at the stars, she is excited to share her space-fantasy adventure story with all.

LaLita Olivia King is an artist and illustrator with a BFA from Parsons School of Design. Her paintings and artwork have been featured in national publications, on book covers, and in art galleries throughout the US and Puerto Rico. To celebrate their three young children, she and her husband, Steven, created a book series about an adorable toddler elephant. Geared towards little ones ages 1-3 years, the message of the Oopsie Daisy books focuses on healthy family rituals, unconditional love, and self-acceptance.