Leslie Kimmelman is the author of many children’s books, among them The Eight Knights of Hanukkah; Write On, Irving Berlin!; and Everybody Bonjours! Her books have won numerous state awards, as well as several Sydney Taylor Honor Awards and Notable Book citations. Visit her at lesliekimmelman.net.
Talitha Shipman is a picture-book author and illustrator born and raised in Indiana. She is inspired by nature and hopes her work encourages curiosity and creativity in children of all ages. Talitha has illustrated many books for children, including Applesauce Day by Lisa J. Amstutz, First Snow by Nancy Viau, On Your Way by John Coy, and, most recently, Finding Beauty, which she also wrote. She lives in Fort Wayne, Indiana, with her husband, Michael, and their daughter, Coral. You can learn more about Talitha’s art at talithashipman.com.