Dominque Demers is one of Quebec's best-loved authors, well known for her successful books for children and adults as well as for her work as a journalist, teacher, screenwriter, editor, and expert in children's literature. Many of her books have been made into movies, notably the Mademoiselle Charlotte series. She has won many literary awards, including four Mr. Christie's awards, two selections for the IBBY Honor list, and four nominations for the Governor General's Award. She has also been honored as a member of the Order of Canada. Dominique lives in Montreal. Nicolas Debon was born in Northern France and later moved to Nancy where he studied art at l'Ecole nationale des Beaux-Arts before moving to Toronto for ten years. His picture book The Strongest Man in the World won the Boston Globe/Horn Book Award.

Nicolas currently lives in France.