N. L. Sharp is the author of several books for children, including following Prairieland Press titles:  The Flower Girl / The Ring Bear: A Flip-Over Book,  Effie's Image and The Ring Bear, both of which are published by Prairieland Press. An educational writing consultant from Fremont, Nebraska, she loves to share her enthusiasm about writing and the writing process with students and teachers. You can read more about Nancy, her books, and her writing presentations to schools by visiting her website at www.NLSharp.com.

Timothy James Hantula  is the illustrator coordinator for SCBWI-Nebraska and the Director of Exhibit Design at the Durham Museum in Omaha, Nebraska.

Dorothia Rohner, an artist for Painted Wings Studio in Iowa, is the illustrator of Effie's Image. You can read more about Dorothia by visiting her website at www.paintedwings.com.

Michael Hassler, Jr. an artist, teacher, and coach in Wakefield, Nebraska, is the illustrator for The Ring Bear.