Emily Ecton is the author of eight middle-grade books published under the names Emily Ecton and Emily Fairlie. She is also a former writer and producer for Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!, the Peabody Award–winning comedy news quiz on NPR. She lives in Virginia with a law-abiding dog with no known criminal affiliations. Visit her at emilyecton.com.
Dave Mottram is an illustrator living in Ohio who worked as a graphic designer for many years, which led him to pursue his passion for illustration. He paints traditionally and digitally with color and layers and line. He lives with Gracie, a law-abiding black Lab with no criminal affiliations. Visit him at davemottram.com.