Patricia MacLachlan is the celebrated author of many timeless novels for young readers, including Newbery Medal winner
Sarah, Plain and Tall;
Word After Word After Word;
Kindred Souls;
The Truth of Me;
The Poet’s Dog; and
My Father’s Words. She is also the author of countless beloved picture books, a number of which she cowrote with her daughter, Emily. She lives in Williamsburg, Massachusetts.
Kenard Pak is originally from Howard County, Maryland. He worked as a visual development artist for DreamWorks Animation, Disney Feature Animation, and Laika Studios before he began illustrating picture books, including Have You Heard the Nesting Bird?, The Dinner That Cooked Itself, The Fog, and Cat Wishes. He has also written and illustrated a seasonal series that began with Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn. Kenard lives and works in lovely San Francisco with his wife and cats. You can visit his website at www.pandagun.com.
