About the Author

Dr. Jewell Reinhart Coburn is the author of many books on storytelling and folklore. Dr. Coburn has lived abroad and studied an array of diverse cultures. She is the recipient of a doctorate in Higher Education Administration and of two honorary degrees, plus many literary awards. She is the author of two titles in Shen's Cinderella series.

Anne Sibley O'Brien was raised in South Korea from the time she was seven years old. She now works full time as a writer and illustrator of children's books and is the illustrator of the popular Jamaica series. She also wrote and illustrated Bebop Books' Sister, Sister. When she isn't painting or writing for children, Anne writes a monthly feature column for The Bulletin of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. Anne lives with her husband on Peaks Island, Maine. They have two grown children. Visit her online at annesibleyobrien.com.