Karen Cushman’s first book, Catherine, Called Birdy, was a Newbery Honor winner and her second, The Midwife’s Apprentice, was awarded the Newbery Medal. She was an adjunct professor in Museum Studies at John F. Kennedy University for 11 years, before retiring to Vashon Island, near Seattle, Washington, in order to write full time.
Kate Maberly is an English actress, director, and musician who has appeared in film, television, and theater. Her film appearances include The Secret Garden, Finding Neverland, and Standing Up. Onstage she played Juliet in the Midas Touch Theatre Company’s production of Romeo and Juliet. Her audiobook narration for Catherine Called Birdy received an Audie Award in 1995.