Margi Smith majored in English Literature with a minor in Studio Art from Skidmore College. This is her first published work. She lives in the Boston area with her husband and her dog Bailey. She has two grown daughters who she read to every night growing up. The illustrations have been created by her daughter Julianne Smith. Julianne has a BFA from Endicott College and a masters in Expressive Art Therapy from Lesley University.