Emily Perl Kingsley is a writer who joined the Sesame Street team in 1970 and has been writing for the show ever since. She is well-known for her essay, Welcome to Holland , about having a child with a disability.

Stephanie Calmenson's many popular titles include concept books, funny school stories, poetry collections, books about dogs and, with Magic School Bus author Joanna Cole, anthologies and beginning reader chapter books. Stephanie's books have been called "marvelous" (PW), "lyrical" (SLJ), "hilarious" (SLJ), "sweet, funny, and right on the mark" (Booklist). Before turning to writing, Stephanie was a teacher, a children's book editor, and Editorial Director of Parents Magazine's Read-Aloud Book Club. Website: my link text