Tami Lewis Brownis the author of the novelThe Map of Meand the picture bookSoar, Elinor!, illustrated by Francois Roca. She holds an M.F.A. in writing for children from Vermont College and lives in Washington, D.C. Keith Negley'swork has appeared on book covers, children's books, T-shirts, album covers, posters, skateboard decks, and even a watch. He is s a frequent contributor to theNew York Times and theNew Yorker,in addition to many other national publications. He is the author and illustrator of the picture booksTough Guys (Have Feelings Too),My Dad Used to be So Cool, andMary Wears What She Wants. Keith resides in the mountains of Bellingham, Washington, with his wife and two boys.