Geof Smith is a children’s book author and editor. He doesn’t currently have a pet, but hopes to one day solve crimes with a super-intelligent chimpanzee. He has worked on A New Hope (Star Wars) and Everything I Need to Know I Learned from a Star Wars Little Golden Book, among others. 

Caleb Meurer is an artist and illustrator living in Los Angeles. He is best known for his work as a storyboard artist for the SpongeBob SquarePants movies and television series. He is the illustrator for the Golden Books Star Wars series, including A New Hope and The Force Awakens. His other works include Don’t Rock the Boat, Don’t Pencil Me In, and Pest of the West.