Deb Adamson writes children's books that are full of heart, humor and encourage curiosity. She is also an adult memoir writing instructor. Deb is a former broadcast news journalist, freelance essayist, syndicated columnist and publicist. She lives along the Connecticut shoreline with her family. Taia Morley has worked as a toy and game designer and is an illustrator whose work appears in books, magazines, and packaging. She is the illustrator of the Little Golden Book My Sparkly New Boots . Taia lives with her family in St. Paul, Minnesota.