Louise Borden graduated from Denison University with a degree in history. She taught first graders and preschoolers and later was a part-owner of a bookstore in Cincinnati, Ohio. In addition to writing children's books, she also speaks regularly to young students about the writing process. Her books include
Good Luck, Mrs. K!, which won the Christopher Medal
, and
The A+ Custodian. She lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, and you can visit her at LouiseBorden.com.
Stacey Schuett has illustrated numerous books for children, including
America Is...by Louise Borden,
Night Lights by Steven Schnur, and
Purple Mountain Majesties by Barbara Younger. She lives in Sebastopol, California.