Uma Krishnaswami is the author of several books for young readers, including The Happiest Tree: A Yoga Story, a CCBC "Choices" selection published by LEE & LOW BOOKS; Monsoon, a Parents' Choice Recommended book; and Chachaji's Cup, a Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year. She and her husband live in Aztec, New Mexico. They have one son. Visit her online at UmaKrishnaswami.com.

Stephanie Roth was born in Frankfurt, Germany. She knew she wanted to be an illustrator since she was in second grade and wrote a story called "I Want to Be an Illustrator." A self-taught artist, Stephanie has illustrated many books and magazine stories for children. She lives in Shell Beach, California, with her cat Dweezel.