Shannon Anderson is an award-winning children's book author and loves to do author visits to teach the power of reading, writing, and learning with a growth mindset. She has taught for 25 years, from first grade through college level. Shannon also held the roles of gifted coordinator, literacy coach, and adjunct professor. A highlight of her teaching career was being named one of ten teachers who "amazed and inspired us" by the Today Show. You can learn more about her at shannonisteaching.com. She lives in Indiana.

Steve Mark is a freelance illustrator and a part-time puppeteer. He lives in Minnesota and is the father of three and the husband of one. Steve has illustrated many books for children, including the Little Laugh & Learn(TM) series and all the books in the Laugh & Learn(R) series for older kids.