Shannon Hale is the bestselling author of many books for children, including the <b>Ever After High</b> series, <i><b>Princess</b> <b>Academy </b></i>(Newbery Honor book), and <b><i>The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl</i> </b>MG novel. She co-wrote the graphic novels <i><b>Rapunzel's Revenge</b></i> and <i><b>Calamity Jack</b></i> and the chapter book series <b>The Princess in Black </b>with her husband Dean Hale. They live with their four children near Salt Lake City, Utah. squeetus.com LeUyen Pham is the bestselling illustrator of <b>The Princess in Black</b> series with Shannon and Dean Hale. She wrote and illustrated <i><b>Big Sister, Little Sister</b> </i>and <b><i>The Bear Who Wasn't There</i> </b>and is the illustrator of many other picture books, including <i><b>The Boy Who Loved Math</b></i>. She lives and works in Los Angeles with her husband and her two adorable sons. leuyenpham.com