Pam Mu├▒oz Ryan grew up in the San Joaquin Valley of California and now lives with her family near San Diego. She has written over 40 books for children and young adults, including the acclaimed┬аRiding Freedom┬аand┬аAmelia and Eleanor Go for a Ride,┬аan ALA Notable Children's Book. She is a recipient of the┬аNational Education Association's Human and Civil Rights Award,┬аthe Virginia Hamilton Literary Award, and the Ludington Award.
Trini Alvarado, a multitalented stage and screen actress, has been appearing onscreen since the late 1970s. She has narrated numerous Listening Library audiobooks, including Tamora Pierce's the Song of the Lioness series.