Hugh Brewster

Hugh Brewster is an award-winning author, editor, historian and playwright who has written 13 books for young readers. Hugh worked with Dr. Robert Ballard, discoverer of the Titanic, to create the international bestseller The Discovery of the Titanic and Exploring the Titanic. Hugh oversaw the creation of Titanic: An Illustrated History, a book that provided inspiration for James Cameron's film. His other titles include 882 1/2 Amazing Answers to All Your Questions About the Titanic; Deadly Voyage (I Am Canada series); Gilded Lives, Fatal Voyage; Anastasia's Album; Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose; The Other Mozart; and Dinosaurs in Your Backyard.

Laurie McGaw has previously collaborated with Hugh Brewster on a number of award-winning illustrated books, including Polar the Titanic Bear, which has sold over 680,000 copies and was nominated for a Governor General's Award. Her other titles include To Be a Princess, African Princess and Journey to Ellis Island. She is a renowned portraitist and has painted portraits of Oscar Peterson, Norman Jewison and David Suzuki among others. She has also been commissioned to create 34 coins for the Royal Canadian Mint.