Diane Namm has been a storyteller her whole life. She's authored over 65 children's books, YA teen romance novels, adult non-fiction books, and feature-length screenplays. Diane has written & directed stage plays and short films. But, at this moment, being "Nana" is the thing she enjoys most!Maria Hecher loved drawing from childhood on. Despite this, it took her 35 years until she decided to become a children's book illustrator. She has illustrated 17 picture books and chapter books so far, playing with different styles each time.