Irene Latham lives on a lake in rural Alabama. She is the author of hundreds of poems and nearly twenty poetry, fiction and picture books including Dictionary for a Better World, Can I Touch Your Hair?, and Don’t Feed the Boy. Her books have been recognized on state lists and honored by NEA, ALA, NCTE, SIBA, Junior Library Guild, Bank Street College and other organizations.
Il Sung Na was born in Seoul, South Korea. After studying illustration in London and Maryland, he ended up in Kansas City, where he teaches illustration courses at KCAI (Kansas City Art Institute) and works on new books. His picture books include A Book of Sleep, That’s My Carrot, and Snow Rabbit, Spring Rabbit. On his down time, Il Sung hits the flea markets to expand his collection of old and interesting items, which he then takes home to show off to his wife and small dog.