Jane Yolen is the author of more than 300 books, including children's classics such as Owl Moon and The Devi's Arithmetic, and adult novels such as Sister Light, Sister Dark. Her books and stories have won the Nebula Award, the Caldecott Medal, the National Jewish Book Award, and many other awards and accolades. She divides her time between Massachusetts and St. Andrews, Scotland.

Maddison Stemple-Piatt is Janes first grandchild. Following in her Nanas footsteps, she trained in ballet from a young age. She has earned her bachelors in Psychology with minors in Spanish and Dance, her masters in Criminology and Criminal Justice, and is currently a Juris Doctor candidate. She lives in St. Petersburg, FL.

Chloe Burgett is a childrens book illustrator. She is the SCBWI Illustrator Coordinator for Nebraska.