Kersten Hamilton is the author of over twenty-five books. She lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico. BLUE BOAT is her fifth book for Viking. Visit her at kerstenhamilton.com.
Valeria Petrone has worked as an illustrator for publishers in the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, France, and her native Italy, where she now lives. Visit her at www.valeriapetrone.com.