Sigmund Brouwer is the award-winning author of over 100 books for young readers, with close to five million books in print. He has won a Christy Book of the Year and an Arthur Ellis Award, and some of his titles were finalists for the TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award (twice) and the Red Maple Award. For years, Sigmund has captivated students with his Story Ninja writing program during his school visits, reaching over one million students since 1990. His many books in the Orca Sports, Orca Soundings and Orca Currents lines have changed the lives of countless striving readers. Sigmund lives in Red Deer, Alberta.

DAVE WHAMOND is a multiple award-winning author, illustrator, and cartoonist. He has illustrated many books, including Robert Munsch’s most recent picture books, and written many as well, including the Oddrey series and Rosie’s Glasses. Dave lives in Calgary, Alberta, and when he hears something go bump in the night, he hopes it’s a ghost—and not a plumbing problem!