About Katherine Applegate
Katherine Applegate is the author of numerous books for middle-graders, including The One and Only Ivan, winner of the Newbery Medal and a New York Times bestseller.
About Jared Goldsmith
Jared Goldsmith, known for his voice work in children’s entertainment, can be heard on episodes of Blues Clues and the animated film The Ant Bully. He is also the narrator of Dan Gutman’s bestselling My Weird School series, among numerous other titles.