Paris Rosenthal grew up in Chicago, and yes she is named after the city of Paris. Her published works include #1 New York Times bestseller Dear Girl, co-written with her late mother, Amy Krouse Rosenthal and #1 New York Times bestseller Dear Boy, co-written with her father, Jason B. Rosenthal. She also wrote the New York Times Bestseller, Dear Teacher, as well as Dear Baby, Project 1, 2, 3, and Uni the Unicorn in the Real World. Aside from writing, Paris is passionate about music, yoga, soccer, and organizing.

BRIGETTE BARRAGER graduated from CalArts with a BFA in character animation. She likes tea and books and general old lady-ish stuff, and hates when people's toes hang over the edge of their sandals. Visit her at brigetteb.blogspot.com.