Melissa Allen Heath, PhD, is associate professor in the Department of Counseling Psychology and Special Education at Brigham Young University, Provo, UT. She coauthored School-Based Crisis Intervention: Preparing All Personnel to Assist and has written numerous articles that support bibliotherapy as an effective intervention to address children's social-emotional needs. Heath holds a doctorate in school psychology from Texas A&M University.

Tina T. Dyches, EdD, is associate professor in the Department of Counseling Psychology and Special Education at Brigham Young University. She has worked in the field of helping individuals with disabilities and their families for over 25 years as a special educator, professor, and consultant. Dyches has written several articles and two books about using children's literature that includes characters with disabilities. She is one of the founders of the Dolly Gray Children's Literature Award, which recognizes high-quality children's books that portray characters with developmental disabilities.

Mary Anne Prater, PhD, is professor in the Department of Counseling Psychology and Special Education at Brigham Young University. She has taught in Utah, Illinois, Hawaii, and Alaska. Her areas of expertise include instructional strategies for students with mild to moderate disabilities, special education teacher preparation, and the portrayal of disabilities in children's literature. She is a cofounder of the Dolly Gray Children's Literature Award and has written several books, including Teaching Strategies for Students with Mild to Moderate Disabilities and A Teacher's Guide to Communicating with Parents: Practical Strategies for Developing Successful Relationships.