Kari Krakow

Kari Krakow grew up in East Aurora, New York and now lives in Ithaca, New York with her family. A teacher for forty years, she believes biographies help children learn that individuality can be a source of strength. She hopes The Harvey Milk Story will inspires children to be themselves and make the world a better place.

David C. Gardner grew up loving picture books, puppets, and cartoons, and now has three decades of experience as a professional illustrator. He's been the illustrator of many books for children including The Harvey Milk Story, Sarah Gives Thanks, and Write On, Irving Berling! He also worked on movies like Beauty and the Beast as an artist at Walt Disney Animation Studios. He studied filmmaking at Northwestern University and illustration at the American Academy of Art. He now lives in Sarasota, Florida and teaches at Ringling College of Art & Design. You can visit him at www.flyingdogstudio.com.