Ann M. Martin is the author of many books for young readers, including "Belle Teale," "A Dog's Life," and "A Corner of the Universe," a 2003 Newbery Honor Book. She is also the co-author, with Paula Danziger, of "P.S. Longer Letter Later" and "Snail Mail No More." Ms. Martin makes her home in upstate New York.

Laura Godwin, also known as Nola Buck, is the author of many popular picture books for children, including "What the Baby Hears," "Central Park Serenade," "Barnyard Prayers," "The Flower Girl," "Little White Dog," and "Christmas in the Manger." Born and raised in Alberta, Canada, she now lives in New York City.

Brian Selznick is the author and illustrator of the "New York Times" number one best-selling "The Invention of Hugo Cabret," which won the 2008 Caldecott Medal and was nominated for a National Book Award. He has also illustrated many other books for children, including "Frindle" by Andrew Clements, "Amelia and Eleanor Go for a Ride" by Pam Muoz Ryan, and "The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins" by Barbara Kerley, which received a 2002 Caldecott Honor. Brian lives in Brooklyn, New York, and San Diego, California.