Kate Hannigan loves to test new recipes on her husband, three kids, and even the family dog. When she's not creating disasters in her Chicago kitchen, she's usually at her desk writing fiction and non-fiction for young readers. Kate is also the author of Cupcake Cousins, Cupcake Cousins: Winter Wonders, and The Detective's Assistant. Say hello online at katehannigan.com.

Brooke Boynton Hughes grew up in Loveland, Colorado, where she spent lots of time drawing cats, mermaids, and tree houses. Today, she lives in Washington and holds a BFA in Printmaking from Colorado State University and an MFA in Figurative Art from the New York Academy of Art. Brooke is also the illustrator of Cupcake Cousins, Cupcake Cousins: Winter Wonders, Baby Love, and Henry Wants More! Visit her online at brookeboyntonhughes.com!