Nancy Loewen is an award-winning author who has written over 130 fiction and nonfiction titles for children and young adults, including Baby Wants Mama, Do I Have To?: Kids Talk About Responsibility and Scarlett the Cat to the Rescue: Fire Hero.

She received a Distinguished Achievement Award from the Association of Educational Publishers for her Writers Toolbox series.

Her book The Last Day of Kindergarten is a Scholastic Book Club bestseller and a Minnesota Book Award Finalist. She holds an MFA in creative writing from Hamlin University, St. Paul, and lives in the Twin Cities.

Julissa Mora was raised in a Cuban household in Miami, Julissa's main influences and passion stem from her family and culture. Drawing as a child she was no stranger to awards, deepening her desire to develop her skills as a professional artist. She went on to graduate from Ringling College of Art and Design with a BFA in Illustration. Her artwork has been featured in a major motion picture where she portrayed the artist, sharing in a scene with Harrison Ford.

With over 8 years of training and building on her skill, Julissa brings a wealth of industry experience. Today she is known for her teen girls and her whimsical, dreamy, and candy-like creations. She has served clients such as American Girl, American Greeting Corp., Duopress Books, Educational Insights, Highlights, National Geographic School Publishing, Oxford University Press, Peaceable Kingdom, Penguin Random House, Scholastic, Target, and many more.