Catherine A Hapka

CATHY HAPKA has written more than one hundred books for children and young adults, including coauthoring How to Start Kindergarten, How Not to Babysit Your Brother, How Not to Start Third Grade, and How Not to Run for Class President with ELLEN TITLEBAUM. At home on her small farm in Chester County, Pennsylvania, Cathy enjoys reading and writing, horseback riding, animals of all kinds, gardening, and music. Ellen lives in an apartment in New York City...with a garden!

DEBBIE PALEN's illustrations have appeared in a range of media, including the app market, advertising, young adult books, and children's publishing. She is currently focusing her talents on picture books.