John Schindel is the author of several other books for young readers and has produced and directed award-winning short films for children that have been seen in schools, libraries, and on TV. He lives in Oakland, California.
Doug Cushman has written and / or illustrated more than eighty books for children, including the popular Aunt Eater series and the New York Times bestseller What Dads Can't Do. He lives in Redding, California.