Matthew Cody is the acclaimed children's author of several popular books including the award-winning Supers of Noble's Green trilogy- Powerless, Super, and Villainous.

He was born and raised just outside of St. Louis, Missouri, where he spent most of his childhood reading comics and running around dressed up as his ideal version of Superman. He currently lives in Manhattan with his wife and son.

Colleen AF Venable is an author, designer, and maker. Her graphic novel series Guinea Pig, Pet Shop Private Eye (illustrated by Stephanie Yue) was nominated for an Eisner for Best Publication for Kids.

Her other books include Mervin the Sloth is About to Do the Best Thing in the World and Amy the Red Panda Writes the Best Story in the World, both illustrated by Ruth Chan.

Marcie Colleen is the author of the chapter book series Super Happy Party Bears and the picture books Love, Triangle and The Adventure of the Penguinaut.

She’s a former classroom teacher and current educational consultant for the Picture Book Month initiative.

She also creates teacher’s guides for picture books and middle-grade novels and is a huge advocate for using children's fictional literature in the classroom.

Chad Thomas first picked up a pencil in 1983, decided to draw cartoons in 1988, and finally started getting paid for it in 2005.

He loves his family, comic books and Star Wars, and will let his children beat him in Checkers, but never in Mario Kart.