Pat Brisson lives in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, where she lives with her husband and their four sons. She is the author of the "Kate" books--Your Best Friend, Kate; Kate Heads West; and Kate on the Coast.
Maryann Cocca-Leffler has illustrated many books for children, including Wednesday is Spaghetti Day and Ice Cold Birthday, which she wrote herself. Ms. Cocca-Leffler and her husband have two daughters and live in Saugus, Massachusetts.