Sheila M. Kelly is a clinical psychologist who has collaborated with Shelley Rotner on other books, including Shades of People, which was an ALA Notable Book for Children. A native of Saskatchewan, Canada, she now lives in Austin, Texas.
Shelley Rotner brings a depth of experience and knowledge to her books with a diverse background as an elementary school teacher, museum educational specialist and UNICEF photographer. She is an award winning author and photo-illustrator of over twenty books. She lives in Northampton, Massachusetts.