Emily Kilgore has been surrounded by the magic of books all her life. As both a writer and elementary school teacher, she strives to create books that foster empathy, welcome imagination, and spark natural curiosity. She has written for various educational publications, as well as the picture books The Whatifs and The Christmas Book Flood. When not working, she enjoys traveling, running, and spending time with her loved ones. Originally from Duluth, Minnesota, Emily now lives in Minneapolis with her husband and their kitty.

Zoe Persico is an illustrator with a love for everything cute, colorful, and full of whimsy. She is the illustrator of The Whatifs, Greta and the Giants, and Georgia's Terrific, Colorific Experiment. She enjoys hiking, cooking, playing Dungeons & Dragons, hunting for good finds at the thrift store, and watching documentaries. She currently resides in sunny Florida with her significant other and their dog, Zombie.