Dominic Catalano
Dominic holds an MA in fine arts, an MFA in illustration, and most recently was awarded a PhD in art
education from Ohio State University. He is an assistant professor at Bowling Green State University in
northwestern Ohio. Dominic has illustrated twenty-five trade and mass-market picture books, four of
which he also wrote—Wolf Plays Alone, Frog Went A-Courting, Santa and the Three Bears, and
Mr. Basset Plays. His work has also appeared in numerous children’s magazines and reading series.

Suzanne Bloom
Suzanne is the author and illustrator of several books for children, including A Splendid Friend, Indeed–chosen as the 2007 PA One Book; Treasure; No Place for a Pig; and We Keep a Pig in the Parlor. She is also the illustrator of Melissa Parkington's Beautiful, Beautiful Hair; My Special Day at Third Street School; and Girls A to Z. She lives in McDonough, New York. You can visit Suzanne's website at www.suzannebloom.com.

Lindsay Barrett George
Lindsay Barrett George was born in the West Indies and grew up in New Jersey. She received a BFA degree from Manhattanville College and an MFA degree from the University of Wisconsin, where she majored in drawing and printmaking. After her studies in the Midwest, Lindsay returned to the East Coast and worked as a fine-art printer in New York City. She later got a job in publishing and worked as a designer in a children’s book department. Lindsay left New York City, had two children, and now spends her time creating children’s books.

Lindsay’s published works include the popular "Who's Been Here?" books from Greenwillow: Around the Pond: Who’s Been Here?; Around the World: Who’s Been Here?; In the Snow: Who’s Been Here?; and In the Woods: Who’s Been Here? Her most recent books include The Secret; Inside Mouse, Outside Mouse; and Alfred Digs. Lindsay has also coauthored and illustrated Beaver at Long Pond and illustrated Box Turtle at Long Pond.

Tim Gillner
As the Boyds Mills Press art director, Tim is directly responsible for the design and art direction of all Boyds Mills Press books. Tim has taught book illustration at Marywood University for the past five years. He is a member of the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA), the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, and the Society of Illustrators in New York City.

Cynthia Faber Smith
Cindy is the art director of Highlights for Children. She has enjoyed designing publications for diverse audiences for more than 20 years, including positions at Science magazine, Insight magazine, The Executive Office of the President, and the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Cindy’s award-winning designs are based on the intimate connection she sees between the designer and the reader.

Cindy earned an MFA from Vermont College, a BA from Furman University, and a publication specialist certificate from George Washington University.