Joann Early Macken

JoAnn Early Macken has written dozens of books for young readers including poetry, picture books, beginning readers, and nonfiction. Her Sing-Along Song illustrated by LeUyen Pham was chosen for the Texas 2 x 2 Reading List. She lives in Wisconsin with her family.

Pam Paparone has both written and illustrated books for children. Kirkus Reviews praised the bright, elegant acrylics she created for D. Anne Love's Of Numbers and Stars: The Story of Hypatia. She lives in Pennsylvania.