Janet Halfmann is a multi-award-winning children's author who strives to make her books come alive for young readers and listeners. Many of her picture books are about animals and nature. She also writes picture book biographies about little-known people of achievement. Janet has written more than forty fiction and nonfiction books for children. Before becoming a children's author, Janet was a daily newspaper reporter, children's magazine managing editor, and a creator of coloring and activity books for Golden Books. She is the mother of four and the grandmother of six. When Janet isn't writing, she enjoys gardening, exploring nature, visiting living-history museums, and spending time with her family. She grew up on a farm in Michigan and now lives in South Milwaukee, WI. You can find out more about Janet and her books on her website www.janethalfmannauthor.com.

Trisha Mason attended the Herron School of Art + Design (IUPUI), where she graduated with honors and a BFA in drawing and illustration. She has illustrated the children's book "Be Brave, Be Brave, Be Brave" by F. Anthony Falcon and has art featured in the book "She Votes" by Bridget Quinn. Mason currently resides in Plainfield, IN, where she enjoys creating watercolor pet portraits and taking walks with her fiancé, Jack, and her dog, Gilly. You can view more of Trisha's work on her website www.trishamasonart.com or her Instagram @trishabmason.