Alison Lohans is the author of over 12 published books. Nine of these have appeared on the Canadian Children's Book Centre "Our Choice" List; two won Young Readers' Choice awards, and 10 have been short-listed for various other awards. Alison has recently been serving as Writer-in-Residence at Regina Public Library. She is active in numerous writing organizations, and also enjoys time with her family. Her favourite leisure activity is playing her cello.

Gillian Newland has illustrated a variety of publications ranging from magazine editorial to children's books. She finds most of her inspiration to draw outside of her studio and can often be found sketching her fellow customers at Starbucks or the animals at the zoo. Gillian lives in Toronto.