Jill Esbaum is an author of more than 100 books for children. She is well-known for
Teeny Tiny Toady, which made the Kirkus Best Picture Books of 2016 list, and
I Hatched, a NY Times Editor's Choice. Her recent books include
Jack Knight's Brave Flight, a Bank Street Best Book.
Rebecca Gibbon is an award-winning illustrator. Her titles include
Nellie vs. Elizabeth, which made the Bank Street Best Books list and was one of
Smithsonian Magazine's Ten Best Children's Books of 2022, and
Marjory Saves the Everglades, which received more than six honors, including the NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students list. Her work has also made the ALA Notable Book list and received starred reviews from
PW and
School Library Journal.