Patricia Lee Gauch

Patricia Lee Gauch grew up near Detroit and has been a devoted member of the children's literature community all her professional life. She is the author of Thunder at Gettysburg, Dance Tanya, and other books. A former critic for The New York Times, she has taught at colleges, universities, and for many years at the summer Chautauqua Highlights Writers Conference. In 1985, she became editor in chief of Philomel Books, editing major Caldecott- and National Book Award-winning artists.

Leah Henderson is the author of many critically acclaimed books for young readers, including The Courage of the Little Hummingbird and A Day for Rememberin'. A devotee of little known histories, Leah holds an MFA in writing and is on the faculty of Spalding University's graduate writing program.

Born and raised in Detroit, Kristle Marshall is a visual artist, illustrator, and designer who is always drawing. She earned a BA from Savannah College of Art and Design and later joined the design studio Hom Sweet Hom. With this book, she has realized her first-grade dream to illustrate picture books.