Mark Ceilley

Mark Ceilley earned his MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Hamline University. He has taught Pre-K, Kindergarten, First and Second grades, and is currently a reading interventionist. In his free time, Mark enjoys traveling, cooking, and theater productions. He is co-author of Cinderelliot, published by Running Press Kids. He lives in St. Paul, Minnesota, with his husband. 

James Jeffers is a queer illustrator with a whimsical storybook style, exploring colors and shapes that bring a sense of wonder and fantasy to his illustrations.