Mo Willems is a number one New York Times bestselling author and illustrator. He has been awarded three Caldecott Honors and an Eisner Award for his picture books, and two Theodor Seuss Geisel Medals and five Geisel Honors for his celebrated ELEPHANT & PIGGIE early readers. His debut picture book, Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! was inducted into the Picture Book Hall of Fame. Mo began his career as a writer and animator on Sesame Street, where he garnered six Emmy Awards. Mo is the cofounder of Hidden Pigeon Company, established in 2023 to extend the reach of Mo Willems characters and stories across multiple platforms.

Kate Micucci is an Emmy-nominated songwriter, comedian, and actor. She has voiced characters in numerous animated series and movies including Scooby-Doo, Steven Universe, DuckTales, and Dog Man. Kate has been in critically acclaimed hit TV series, including The Big Bang Theory and Raising Hope as well as in feature films. She released her debut children's album, My Hat, in 2023. Kate has also performed live with her puppet, Camille, at the Bob Baker Marionette Theater. She lives in New York City.