Gary Paulsen is one of the most honored writers of contemporary literature for young people. He has written more than two hundred books for adults and young people, and is the author of three Newbery Honor titles: "Dogsong", "Hatchet", and "The Winter Room". He divides his time between New Mexico, Alaska, and on the Pacific.

Katie Hurley, LCSW, is a child and adolescent psychotherapisKate Rudd, winner of the 2013 Audie and Odyssey Awards for ht and parenting expert in Los Angeles, California. Hurley eaer narration of John Green's The Fault in Our Stars and multrned her bachelor of arts in psychology and women's studies iple Audiofile Magazine Earphones award recipient, has narrafrom Boston College and her master of social work from the Uted over 250 titles across a variety of genres. niversity of Pennsylvania. Hurley also has training in play therapy from the University of California, San Diego. For seven years, Hurley worked for The Help Group, a nonprofit dedicated to children with learning disabilities.