Joan Bauerย is the author of numerous books for young readers. She received a Newberyย Honor Medal forย Hope Was Here,ย and theย L.A. Timesย Book Prize forย Rules of the Road.ย The Christopher Award was given to bothย Hope was Hereย andย Close to Famous,ย whichย alsoย received the Schneider Family Book Award. Joan is the recipient of numerous state awards voted by readers.Bauer lives in Brooklyn, New York.ย Visit her at www.joanbauer.com.
Kรคthe Mazurย (pronounced โkay-taโ) has been heard on many BOT titles, includingย Vanished Smileย by R. A. Scotti, Hillary Clintonโsย Living History, Ann Coulterโsย Slanderย andย Treason, and Sarah Dunantโs Theย Birth of Venus. She also continues to work extensively in film, television, and theater.