Dubin, Jill: - When Jill Dubin was growing up, she and her sister spent hours making paper-doll collections. Jill continued her interest in whimsical art and received her BFA from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York. Her illustrations have appeared in numerous children's books. Jill combines colors, patterns and textures to create her cut-paper collages.

York, M. J.: - M. J. York has an undergraduate degree in English and history and a master's degree in library science. M. J. lives in Minnesota and works as a children's book editor. She has always been fascinated by myths, legends, and fairy tales from around the world.