RON ROY created the original A to Z Mysteries series, which has been inspiring young readers, writers, and amateur sleuths for generations. KAYLA WHALEY is the author of the A to Z Animal Mysteries series. Besides children's books, she has also written fiction and nonfiction for teens and adults. When not writing, she likes playing video games, listening to music (especially K-pop!), and watching TV shows with friends. CHLOE BURGETT is a children's book illustrator living in the Great Plains. She is the SCBWI illustrator coordinator for Nebraska. Her favorite books respectfully portray children as the competent, brave, and resourceful human beings they are. She lives with her husband, Seth, and cat, Pencil.