Corey Ann Haydu

Corey Ann Haydu is the author of many critically acclaimed middle grade and young adult novels, including Eventown, Lawless Spaces, Ever Cursed, and One Jar of Magic. She is also the author of the Hand-Me-Down Magic chapter book series and the upcoming picture book, A Place for Feelings. Corey is a graduate of NYU's Tisch School of the Arts and The New School's Writing for Children MFA program, and a faculty member of the Vermont College of Fine Arts' MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults program. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and two young daughters.

Anne Appert is a storyteller who uses whimsy and humor to inspire and connect with readers on their own journeys toward becoming their most authentic selves. Anne went to the Fashion Institute of Technology for a BFA in illustration with a minor in English so they could bring their stories to life. Their first book was Blob, a picture book about being yourself. Their second book, What If You Wish?, is a picture book about the power of perseverance and wonder. Anne hopes to inspire all kids through fun and imaginative storytelling to dream big and love themselves. You can visit Anne at anneappert.com.