Lloyd Alexander was one of America's most respected and best-loved authors with a huge international following.

The Chronicles of Prydain won many awards, including the Newbery Medal for The High King and a Newbery Honor for The Black Cauldron.

In 2003 he was awarded a Life Achievement Award by the World Fantasy Convention.

Diane Goode is the illustrator of dozens of beloved and critically acclaimed picture books, including several written by Cynthia Rylant: Alligator Boy; When I Was Young in the Mountains, a Caldecott Honor Book; and most recently, Baby Face: A Book of Love for Baby.

She is also the illustrator of President Pennybaker and My Mom is Trying to Ruin My Life, both by Kate Feiffer. She lives and works in Watchung, New Jersey, with her husband, David, and their two dogs, Jack and Daisy.