Christopher Franceschelli

Christopher Franceschelli is a seasoned publisher, editor, and creator of children's books. He currently runs Chronicle's Handprint imprint and the SmartInk packaging company. A born-and-raised New Yorker, Franceschelli lives with his family in Brooklyn. His books include the Hello City! Series and the Abrams Trail Tale series.

Allison Black is an illustrator and designer specializing in kid-friendly, colorful creations. She has illustrated more than 20 published books, with many more on the way. Black lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband, two kids, two dogs, two guinea pigs, a cat, and countless fish. Her books include the Future Baby and Crunchy Board Books series.