Ying Compestine: Ying's dozens of children’s books have won many awards, including spots on the "best lists" from the ALA, Bank Street, Book Sense, and New York Times. She visits schools and teaches workshops internationally. She has written for magazines such as Cooking Light, Self, Men's Health, and Martha Stewart's Whole Living. Her website is www.yingc.com.
YongSheng Xuan illustrated the four volume "Story of" series. Educated at the renowned Central Arts and Crafts University in Beijing, China, he lives in Vancouver, Canada. His art has exhibited worldwide and appeared in Cricket magazine. His website is www.ysxuan.com.
James Yamasaki is an illustrator who creates art for websites, textbooks, magazines, and children’s books. He studied at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena and now teaches at the Academy of Art in San Francisco. He lives in Northern California with his wife and daughter. His website is www.jamesyamasaki.com.