The coat-hanger Christmas tree

Eleanor Estes was a children’s librarian who turned her own childhood memories into classic stories for young readers. She is the author of The Hundred Dresses and contributed to the collection A Newbery Halloween. Her writing focuses on the everyday lives and honest feelings of children.

Susanne Suba is the author of "Five true dog stories," a collection of heartwarming tales. She also wrote "Moon-Uncle, Moon-Uncle," a beloved book for younger readers.