New York Times–bestselling author Kate Messner is passionately curious and has written more than 70 books for kids who wonder, too. Her titles include award-winning picture books such as Over and Under the Snow, Over and Under the Wetland, Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt, and The Next Scientist, as well as novels and nonfiction for older readers. Kate lives on Lake Champlain with her family and has managed to summit all 46 Adirondack High Peaks in between book deadlines. Learn more at katemessner.com.Christopher Silas Neal is the award-winning artist of Over and Under the Wetland, Over and Under the Snow, Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt, Over and Under the Pond, Over and Under the Rainforest, Over and Under the Canyon,Over and Under the Waves, and Over and Under the Coral Reef. His work has been published in a variety of books and magazines and featured on television. He currently lives and works in Brooklyn. Find out more about Chris at csneal.com.
