MaryAnn Sundby: As a child, she could be found tending to chores on her family’s farm. She went on to explore the wilds of Alaska, the oil fields of Texas, and the copper mines of Arizona. She returned to Colorado to write about her life’s journey and share it with readers. An avid adventurer and history buff, she writes stories that enhance understanding of heritage along with fostering hope and joy. This is her first picture book. Tessa Blackham: First time children’s book illustrator, she graduated from Brigham Young University with her BFA in illustration. Tessa works as a freelance illustrator and in her spare time enjoys sailing and playing the piano. She currently resides in Seattle, Washington, with her husband, Andrew, and a fluffy studio cat, Willow. www.tessablackham.com Visit her website: http://tessablackham.com