Susan Johnston Taylor writes for kids and adults. Her magazine articles have appeared in Dramatics, FACES, Fast Company, Entrepreneur, Scout Life, and many others. A strong believer in the power of poetry, Susan co-teaches a summer poetry camp through Austin Bat Cave, an Austin, Texas-based nonprofit that offers writing programs for kids and teens. In addition to Colorful Creatures, she has written several children's books for the educational market. To learn more about Susan visit http: //www.staylorwrites.com.

Annie Bakst is an artist, illustrator and designer based in Vermont where she has found the perfect space for creating art. She has illustrated graphic novels, children's books, and murals, and has participated in several gallery shows. Annie's work has won numerous national design awards and a NYC regional SCBWI illustration award. For more about Annie visit http: //www.anniebakststudio.com.