Tim McCanna writes books, songs, and apps for children. He is the author of Teeny Tiny Trucks (Little Bahalia Publishing) Bitty Bot (Simon & Schuster / Paula Wiseman Books), and Barnyard Boogie! (Abrams Appleseed). Tim also produces jingles and book trailers, and is the musical talent behind several iPad apps for kids, including A Troop is a Group of Monkeys and A Shiver of Sharks.

Tim's sci-fi musical comedy, The Cosmic Calamities of Henry Noodle received critical acclaim at the New York International Fringe Festival, and for years he played accordion and sang for his kid-friendly folk band, The Hobo Nickels. When he's not writing songs and stories of his own, Tim serves as an Assistant Regional Advisor for the San Francisco/South chapter of SCBWI.

Allison Black is an illustrator and designer specializing in cute and colorful creations. Originally from upstate New York, Allison received her BFA at Syracuse University, and has since lived in Los Angeles, Minneapolis, and now Columbus, Ohio. Over the years, she has developed products ranging from baby bedding and toddler clothes to Christmas ornaments and Easter baskets. But no matter what she’s creating, she always brings a little Allison flair to the product through her illustration style, thoughtful design, and fanciful critters.