Watty Piper is the pseudonym of Arnold Munk, author behind the classic retelling of The Little Engine That Could and cofounder of Platt & Munk Publishers (now part of Grosset & Dunlap.) Munk's retelling of the beloved children's tale has sold millions of copies since its 1930 publication and inspired generations to believe they can.

Janet Lawler is a prolific author specializing in children's literature. Her books have been published across the globe and have been translated into several languages.

Lawler received a BA in government and American studies from Connecticut College and went on to complete her JD at the University of Connecticut. She is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.

Jill Howarth has a passion for illustrating children's books, including Busy Easter and Busy Party for Campbell Books. Born in a sleepy little town in the hills of Pennsylvania, she always knew she wanted to be an artist and got her first non-paying job making drawings for her mom's 5th grade classroom bulletin boards! She lives just west of Boston, with her husband, three teenagers and a crazy, lazy dog.