J. Patrick Lewis was the U.S. Children's Poet Laureate from 2011-2013. Author of nearly 100 children's picture/poetry books, and veteran of more than 500 visits to elementary schools around the world, J. Patrick spent many years as an economics professor before becoming a full-time writer. A resident of Westerville, Ohio, he is a twin, a fact he says "has shaped my life indelibly and delightfully from the womb." Pat is also the author of a collection of poetry for adults, Gulls Hold Up the Sky, and a nonfiction poetry primer for teachers. Learn more about him here.

Lisa Desimini is the author and/or illustrator of more than 35 books for children and has created more than 200 book covers. Learn more about her at www.lisadesimini.com.