Cindy Jenson-Elliott

Cindy Jenson-Elliott is the author of many books for young readers, including the celebrated Weeds Find a Way illustrated by Carolyn Fisher. She is a freelance writer for a variety of newspapers, magazines, and educational publishers, as well as a teacher and natural history instructor. She lives in San Diego, California, with her family.

Christy Hale has illustrated numerous award-winning books for children, including two that she also wrote. She also works as an art director, designer, and educator. Hale teaches Writing for Picture Books through the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. She lives with her family in Palo Alto, California.