Linda Ashman has cheered from the sidelines at many of her son’s soccer, basketball and—especially—baseball games, and has a great appreciation for the dedication and patience of coaches. Linda’s many picture books have been included on the “best of the year” lists of The New York Times, Parenting and Child magazines, the New York Public Library, and many others. In addition to more than 30 children’s books, including Sterling’sOver the River & Through the Wood and The Twelve Days of Christmas in Colorado, she is also the author ofThe Nuts & Bolts Guide to Writing Picture Books. She lives with her family in Chapel Hill, NC. Visit her online at lindaashman.com.
Kim Smith has illustrated several books for children including Sterling’s Over the River & Through the Wood andThe Twelve Days of Christmas in Canada. Kim lives in Canada with her husband, Eric, and their border terrier, Whisky, who is an aspiring soccer star. Visit Kim online at Kimillustration.com.
