Allie McCarthy

Author, Allie McCarthy, was born into a military family in San Diego, California, and has a younger brother and sister. In her childhood, the family left California and moved to Alabama, Japan, and Florida. Allie graduated from The University of Alabama with a degree in Athletic Training in 2020, and enjoys photography, reading, and writing.

Illustrator, Laura Peters, was first inspired to create and paint whimsical characters in 1989 for her daughter Sarah. Originally an elementary school teacher, Laura decided to pursue her art as a full-time career, showing her creations at art exhibitions around the country. She is now a nationally known muralist, children's book illustrator, and award-winning watercolorist.

Laura enjoys traveling to elementary schools to conduct classes and inspire young artists. She also teaches watercolor classes for children and adults at Snapdragon Studios. The studio is located on a peaceful and scenic five acres in Colorado where she lives with her husband, Jim. You can view more of Laura's artwork by visiting her website at SnapDragonArt.com.