Yona Zeldis McDonough is the author of many acclaimed children's books, including The Dollhouse Magic. Born in Israel, Ms. McDonough grew up in the United States and now lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband and their two children.
Kimberly Bulcken Root has illustrated more than fifteen books for young readers, including Holt's reissue of Understood Betsy. She lives in Quarryville, Pennsylvania.
Yona Zeldis McDonough and her mother, Malcah Zeldis, have collaborated on several children’s books, including Anne Frank. McDonough lives in Brooklyn.
Kimberly Bulcken Root has illustrated over fifteen books for children, including
Birdie's Lighthouse. She and her husband, illustrator Barry Root, live with their children in Quarryfield, Pennsylvania.